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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.94, 7,346.50 and 3,560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.94, 7,346.50 and 3,560.90 is: 4,908.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.94 : 7,346.50 = 3,560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.94/7,346.50 = 3,560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.94x = 7,346.50 × 3,560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.94x = 26,160,106.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,160,106.22/5,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.15

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