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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.53, 7,405.86 and 3,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.53, 7,405.86 and 3,008.68 is: 4,152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.53 : 7,405.86 = 3,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.53/7,405.86 = 3,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.53x = 7,405.86 × 3,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.53x = 22,281,862.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,281,862.86/5,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.01

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