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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.70, 7,323.55 and 3,626.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.70, 7,323.55 and 3,626.49 is: 5,005.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.70 : 7,323.55 = 3,626.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.70/7,323.55 = 3,626.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.70x = 7,323.55 × 3,626.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.70x = 26,558,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558,758.04/5,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.70

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