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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.49, 7,349.77 and 3,535.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.49, 7,349.77 and 3,535.81 is: 4,877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.49 : 7,349.77 = 3,535.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.49/7,349.77 = 3,535.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.49x = 7,349.77 × 3,535.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.49x = 25,987,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,987,390.26/5,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.98

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