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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.65, 7,408.85 and 3,010.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.65, 7,408.85 and 3,010.92 is: 4,155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.65 : 7,408.85 = 3,010.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.65/7,408.85 = 3,010.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.65x = 7,408.85 × 3,010.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.65x = 22,307,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,307,439.59/5,368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.13

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