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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.08, 7,409.96 and 3,130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.08, 7,409.96 and 3,130.66 is: 4,321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.08 : 7,409.96 = 3,130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.08/7,409.96 = 3,130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.08x = 7,409.96 × 3,130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.08x = 23,198,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,198,036.15/5,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.48

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