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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.91, 7,997.39 and 3,776.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.91, 7,997.39 and 3,776.37 is: 5,659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.91 : 7,997.39 = 3,776.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.91/7,997.39 = 3,776.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.91x = 7,997.39 × 3,776.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.91x = 30,201,084.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,201,084.79/5,335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.97

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