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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.98, 7,406.89 and 3,009.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.98, 7,406.89 and 3,009.58 is: 4,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.98 : 7,406.89 = 3,009.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.98/7,406.89 = 3,009.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.98x = 7,406.89 × 3,009.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.98x = 22,291,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,291,628.01/5,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.48

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