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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.26, 7,406.49 and 3,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.26, 7,406.49 and 3,008.26 is: 4,151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.26 : 7,406.49 = 3,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.26/7,406.49 = 3,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.26x = 7,406.49 × 3,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.26x = 22,280,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280,647.61/5,366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.99

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