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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.46, 7,392.33 and 3,466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.46, 7,392.33 and 3,466.62 is: 4,785.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.46 : 7,392.33 = 3,466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.46/7,392.33 = 3,466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.46x = 7,392.33 × 3,466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.46x = 25,626,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,626,399.02/5,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.99

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