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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.15, 7,409.79 and 3,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.15, 7,409.79 and 3,011.44 is: 4,155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.15 : 7,409.79 = 3,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.15/7,409.79 = 3,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.15x = 7,409.79 × 3,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.15x = 22,314,119.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,119.47/5,369.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.99

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