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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.97, 7,349.90 and 3,562.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.97, 7,349.90 and 3,562.17 is: 4,913.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.97 : 7,349.90 = 3,562.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.97/7,349.90 = 3,562.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.97x = 7,349.90 × 3,562.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.97x = 26,181,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,181,593.28/5,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.99

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