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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.59, 7,092.93 and 3,372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.59, 7,092.93 and 3,372.29 is: 4,655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.59 : 7,092.93 = 3,372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.59/7,092.93 = 3,372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.59x = 7,092.93 × 3,372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.59x = 23,919,416.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,919,416.91/5,137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.77

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