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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.71, 7,356.72 and 3,536.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.71, 7,356.72 and 3,536.72 is: 4,882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.71 : 7,356.72 = 3,536.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.71/7,356.72 = 3,536.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.71x = 7,356.72 × 3,536.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.71x = 26,018,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,018,658.76/5,328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.73

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