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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.98, 7,354.74 and 3,563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.98, 7,354.74 and 3,563.74 is: 4,916.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.98 : 7,354.74 = 3,563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.98/7,354.74 = 3,563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.98x = 7,354.74 × 3,563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.98x = 26,210,381.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,210,381.13/5,330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.62

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