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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.50, 7,993.77 and 3,770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.50, 7,993.77 and 3,770.02 is: 5,645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.50 : 7,993.77 = 3,770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.50/7,993.77 = 3,770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.50x = 7,993.77 × 3,770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.50x = 30,136,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,136,672.78/5,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.16

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