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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.46, 7,406.06 and 3,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.46, 7,406.06 and 3,008.96 is: 4,152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.46 : 7,406.06 = 3,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.46/7,406.06 = 3,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.46x = 7,406.06 × 3,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.46x = 22,284,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284,538.30/5,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.56

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