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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.24, 7,642.96 and 3,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.24, 7,642.96 and 3,535.76 is: 5,304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.24 : 7,642.96 = 3,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.24/7,642.96 = 3,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.24x = 7,642.96 × 3,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.24x = 27,023,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,672.25/5,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.75

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