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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.92, 7,366.84 and 3,520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.92, 7,366.84 and 3,520.08 is: 4,858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.92 : 7,366.84 = 3,520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.92/7,366.84 = 3,520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.92x = 7,366.84 × 3,520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.92x = 25,931,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,931,866.15/5,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.96

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