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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.42, 7,408.32 and 3,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.42, 7,408.32 and 3,010.56 is: 4,154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.42 : 7,408.32 = 3,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.42/7,408.32 = 3,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.42x = 7,408.32 × 3,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.42x = 22,303,191.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303,191.86/5,368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.52

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