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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.68, 7,389.74 and 3,117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.68, 7,389.74 and 3,117.92 is: 4,302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.68 : 7,389.74 = 3,117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.68/7,389.74 = 3,117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.68x = 7,389.74 × 3,117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.68x = 23,040,618.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,040,618.14/5,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.09

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