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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.81, 7,406.07 and 3,008.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.81, 7,406.07 and 3,008.90 is: 4,152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.81 : 7,406.07 = 3,008.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.81/7,406.07 = 3,008.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.81x = 7,406.07 × 3,008.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.81x = 22,284,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284,086.99/5,366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.21

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