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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.74, 7,956.71 and 3,669.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.74, 7,956.71 and 3,669.69 is: 5,507.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.74 : 7,956.71 = 3,669.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.74/7,956.71 = 3,669.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.74x = 7,956.71 × 3,669.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.74x = 29,198,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198,659.12/5,301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.37

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