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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.66, 7,376.33 and 3,582.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.66, 7,376.33 and 3,582.65 is: 4,940.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.66 : 7,376.33 = 3,582.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.66/7,376.33 = 3,582.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.66x = 7,376.33 × 3,582.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.66x = 26,426,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,836.07/5,348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.84

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