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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.59, 7,964.93 and 3,664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.59, 7,964.93 and 3,664.44 is: 5,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.59 : 7,964.93 = 3,664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.59/7,964.93 = 3,664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.59x = 7,964.93 × 3,664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.59x = 29,187,017.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,187,017.25/5,312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,493.94

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