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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.70, 7,406.51 and 3,008.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.70, 7,406.51 and 3,008.84 is: 4,152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.70 : 7,406.51 = 3,008.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.70/7,406.51 = 3,008.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.70x = 7,406.51 × 3,008.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.70x = 22,284,951.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284,951.47/5,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.45

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