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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.07, 7,973.64 and 3,756.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.07, 7,973.64 and 3,756.58 is: 5,625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.07 : 7,973.64 = 3,756.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.07/7,973.64 = 3,756.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.07x = 7,973.64 × 3,756.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.07x = 29,953,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,953,616.55/5,325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.02

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