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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.21, 7,405.36 and 3,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.21, 7,405.36 and 3,008.35 is: 4,151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.21 : 7,405.36 = 3,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.21/7,405.36 = 3,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.21x = 7,405.36 × 3,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.21x = 22,277,914.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,277,914.76/5,366.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.52

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