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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.96, 7,406.76 and 3,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.96, 7,406.76 and 3,009.52 is: 4,153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.96 : 7,406.76 = 3,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.96/7,406.76 = 3,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.96x = 7,406.76 × 3,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.96x = 22,290,792.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290,792.36/5,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.34

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