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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.35, 7,404.99 and 3,008.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.35, 7,404.99 and 3,008.02 is: 4,150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.35 : 7,404.99 = 3,008.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.35/7,404.99 = 3,008.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.35x = 7,404.99 × 3,008.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.35x = 22,274,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,358.02/5,366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.75

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