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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.59, 7,363.46 and 3,539.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.59, 7,363.46 and 3,539.93 is: 4,885.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.59 : 7,363.46 = 3,539.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.59/7,363.46 = 3,539.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.59x = 7,363.46 × 3,539.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.59x = 26,066,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,066,078.44/5,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.32

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