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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.96, 7,409.53 and 3,011.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.96, 7,409.53 and 3,011.25 is: 4,155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.96 : 7,409.53 = 3,011.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.96/7,409.53 = 3,011.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.96x = 7,409.53 × 3,011.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.96x = 22,311,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,311,950.98/5,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.73

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