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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.66, 7,376.73 and 3,773.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.66, 7,376.73 and 3,773.02 is: 5,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.66 : 7,376.73 = 3,773.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.66/7,376.73 = 3,773.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.66x = 7,376.73 × 3,773.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.66x = 27,832,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832,549.82/5,347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.62

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