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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.28, 7,404.90 and 3,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.28, 7,404.90 and 3,008.68 is: 4,151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.28 : 7,404.90 = 3,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.28/7,404.90 = 3,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.28x = 7,404.90 × 3,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.28x = 22,278,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,278,974.53/5,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.66

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