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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.39, 7,936.95 and 3,659.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.39, 7,936.95 and 3,659.43 is: 5,488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.39 : 7,936.95 = 3,659.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.39/7,936.95 = 3,659.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.39x = 7,936.95 × 3,659.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.39x = 29,044,712.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,044,712.94/5,292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.01

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