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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.32, 7,388.82 and 3,675.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.32, 7,388.82 and 3,675.96 is: 5,076.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.32 : 7,388.82 = 3,675.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.32/7,388.82 = 3,675.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.32x = 7,388.82 × 3,675.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.32x = 27,161,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161,006.77/5,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.52

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