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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.96, 7,383.14 and 3,360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.96, 7,383.14 and 3,360.79 is: 4,637.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.96 : 7,383.14 = 3,360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.96/7,383.14 = 3,360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.96x = 7,383.14 × 3,360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.96x = 24,813,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,813,166.28/5,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.14

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