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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.48, 7,408.92 and 3,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.48, 7,408.92 and 3,130.20 is: 4,319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.48 : 7,408.92 = 3,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.48/7,408.92 = 3,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.48x = 7,408.92 × 3,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.48x = 23,191,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,401.38/5,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.92

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