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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.92, 7,409.46 and 3,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.92, 7,409.46 and 3,011.22 is: 4,155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.92 : 7,409.46 = 3,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.92/7,409.46 = 3,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.92x = 7,409.46 × 3,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.92x = 22,311,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,311,514.14/5,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.68

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