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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.23, 7,961.99 and 3,673.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.23, 7,961.99 and 3,673.22 is: 5,512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.23 : 7,961.99 = 3,673.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.23/7,961.99 = 3,673.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.23x = 7,961.99 × 3,673.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.23x = 29,246,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,246,082.73/5,305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.69

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