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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.58, 7,408.97 and 3,011.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.58, 7,408.97 and 3,011.07 is: 4,155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.58 : 7,408.97 = 3,011.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.58/7,408.97 = 3,011.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.58x = 7,408.97 × 3,011.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.58x = 22,308,912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,308,912.24/5,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.46

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