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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.95, 7,360.27 and 3,759.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.95, 7,360.27 and 3,759.31 is: 5,187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.95 : 7,360.27 = 3,759.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.95/7,360.27 = 3,759.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.95x = 7,360.27 × 3,759.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.95x = 27,669,536.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,669,536.61/5,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.44

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