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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.66, 7,379.09 and 3,584.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.66, 7,379.09 and 3,584.65 is: 4,943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.66 : 7,379.09 = 3,584.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.66/7,379.09 = 3,584.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.66x = 7,379.09 × 3,584.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.66x = 26,451,454.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,451,454.97/5,350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.59

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