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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.94, 7,895.49 and 3,697.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.94, 7,895.49 and 3,697.22 is: 5,543.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.94 : 7,895.49 = 3,697.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.94/7,895.49 = 3,697.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.94x = 7,895.49 × 3,697.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.94x = 29,191,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,191,363.54/5,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.43

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