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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.79, 7,994.52 and 3,666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.79, 7,994.52 and 3,666.84 is: 5,492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.79 : 7,994.52 = 3,666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.79/7,994.52 = 3,666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.79x = 7,994.52 × 3,666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.79x = 29,314,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,314,625.72/5,336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.93

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