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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.23, 7,409.48 and 3,274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.23, 7,409.48 and 3,274.11 is: 4,519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.23 : 7,409.48 = 3,274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.23/7,409.48 = 3,274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.23x = 7,409.48 × 3,274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.23x = 24,259,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,259,436.19/5,368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.08

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