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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.36, 7,409.76 and 3,011.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.36, 7,409.76 and 3,011.45 is: 4,155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.36 : 7,409.76 = 3,011.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.36/7,409.76 = 3,011.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.36x = 7,409.76 × 3,011.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.36x = 22,314,084.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,084.70/5,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.82

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