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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.63, 7,364.61 and 2,946.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.63, 7,364.61 and 2,946.55 is: 4,066.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.63 : 7,364.61 = 2,946.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.63/7,364.61 = 2,946.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.63x = 7,364.61 × 2,946.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.63x = 21,700,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,700,176.86/5,336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.27

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