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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.43, 7,405.97 and 3,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.43, 7,405.97 and 3,008.52 is: 4,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.43 : 7,405.97 = 3,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.43/7,405.97 = 3,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.43x = 7,405.97 × 3,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.43x = 22,280,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280,993.82/5,366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.92

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