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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.76, 7,380.90 and 3,529.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.76, 7,380.90 and 3,529.73 is: 4,872.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.76 : 7,380.90 = 3,529.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.76/7,380.90 = 3,529.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.76x = 7,380.90 × 3,529.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.76x = 26,052,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,052,551.16/5,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.59

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