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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.94, 7,409.13 and 3,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.94, 7,409.13 and 3,011.06 is: 4,155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.94 : 7,409.13 = 3,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.94/7,409.13 = 3,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.94x = 7,409.13 × 3,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.94x = 22,309,334.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,309,334.98/5,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.26

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