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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.01, 7,405.32 and 3,008.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.01, 7,405.32 and 3,008.31 is: 4,151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.01 : 7,405.32 = 3,008.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.01/7,405.32 = 3,008.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.01x = 7,405.32 × 3,008.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.01x = 22,277,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,277,498.21/5,366.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.59

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