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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.28, 7,408.50 and 3,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.28, 7,408.50 and 3,010.28 is: 4,154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.28 : 7,408.50 = 3,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.28/7,408.50 = 3,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.28x = 7,408.50 × 3,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.28x = 22,301,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301,659.38/5,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.34

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