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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.18, 7,377.75 and 3,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.18, 7,377.75 and 3,582 is: 4,943.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.18 : 7,377.75 = 3,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.18/7,377.75 = 3,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.18x = 7,377.75 × 3,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.18x = 26,427,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,427,100.50/5,346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.17

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