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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.34, 7,092.58 and 3,372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.34, 7,092.58 and 3,372.04 is: 4,655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.34 : 7,092.58 = 3,372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.34/7,092.58 = 3,372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.34x = 7,092.58 × 3,372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.34x = 23,916,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,916,463.46/5,137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.42

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