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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.96, 7,410.48 and 3,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.96, 7,410.48 and 3,011.96 is: 4,156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.96 : 7,410.48 = 3,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.96/7,410.48 = 3,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.96x = 7,410.48 × 3,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.96x = 22,320,069.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,320,069.34/5,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.47

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