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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.73, 7,995.78 and 3,695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.73, 7,995.78 and 3,695.76 is: 5,546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.73 : 7,995.78 = 3,695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.73/7,995.78 = 3,695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.73x = 7,995.78 × 3,695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.73x = 29,550,483.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,550,483.89/5,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.54

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