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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.30, 7,405.24 and 3,008.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.30, 7,405.24 and 3,008.38 is: 4,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.30 : 7,405.24 = 3,008.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.30/7,405.24 = 3,008.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.30x = 7,405.24 × 3,008.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.30x = 22,277,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,277,731.36/5,366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.42

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