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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.42, 7,286.36 and 3,604.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.42, 7,286.36 and 3,604.66 is: 4,969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.42 : 7,286.36 = 3,604.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.42/7,286.36 = 3,604.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.42x = 7,286.36 × 3,604.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.42x = 26,264,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,264,850.44/5,285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.30

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