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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.91, 7,377.01 and 4,007.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.91, 7,377.01 and 4,007.67 is: 5,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.91 : 7,377.01 = 4,007.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.91/7,377.01 = 4,007.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.91x = 7,377.01 × 4,007.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.91x = 29,564,574.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,564,574.76/5,348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.22

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