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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.03, 7,408.59 and 3,010.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.03, 7,408.59 and 3,010.25 is: 4,154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.03 : 7,408.59 = 3,010.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.03/7,408.59 = 3,010.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.03x = 7,408.59 × 3,010.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.03x = 22,301,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301,708.05/5,368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.54

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