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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.97, 7,409.17 and 3,011.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.97, 7,409.17 and 3,011.09 is: 4,155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.97 : 7,409.17 = 3,011.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.97/7,409.17 = 3,011.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.97x = 7,409.17 × 3,011.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.97x = 22,309,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,309,703.75/5,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.30

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