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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.35, 7,409.76 and 3,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.35, 7,409.76 and 3,011.44 is: 4,155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.35 : 7,409.76 = 3,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.35/7,409.76 = 3,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.35x = 7,409.76 × 3,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.35x = 22,314,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,032.60/5,369.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.82

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