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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.97, 7,406.19 and 3,009.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.97, 7,406.19 and 3,009.15 is: 4,152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.97 : 7,406.19 = 3,009.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.97/7,406.19 = 3,009.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.97x = 7,406.19 × 3,009.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.97x = 22,286,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286,336.64/5,366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.50

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