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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.49, 7,406.16 and 3,009.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.49, 7,406.16 and 3,009.39 is: 4,153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.49 : 7,406.16 = 3,009.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.49/7,406.16 = 3,009.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.49x = 7,406.16 × 3,009.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.49x = 22,288,023.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288,023.84/5,366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.18

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