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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.72, 7,410.21 and 3,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.72, 7,410.21 and 3,011.84 is: 4,156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.72 : 7,410.21 = 3,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.72/7,410.21 = 3,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.72x = 7,410.21 × 3,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.72x = 22,318,366.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,318,366.89/5,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.34

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