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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.91, 7,379.44 and 3,584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.91, 7,379.44 and 3,584.90 is: 4,943.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.91 : 7,379.44 = 3,584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.91/7,379.44 = 3,584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.91x = 7,379.44 × 3,584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.91x = 26,454,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,454,563.94/5,350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.94

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