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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.82, 7,409.86 and 3,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.82, 7,409.86 and 3,011.50 is: 4,155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.82 : 7,409.86 = 3,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.82/7,409.86 = 3,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.82x = 7,409.86 × 3,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.82x = 22,314,793.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,793.39/5,369.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.59

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