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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.14, 7,449.53 and 3,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.14, 7,449.53 and 3,008.12 is: 4,151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.14 : 7,449.53 = 3,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.14/7,449.53 = 3,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.14x = 7,449.53 × 3,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.14x = 22,409,027.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409,027.90/5,398.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.25

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