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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.70, 7,394.93 and 3,368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.70, 7,394.93 and 3,368.35 is: 4,650.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.70 : 7,394.93 = 3,368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.70/7,394.93 = 3,368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.70x = 7,394.93 × 3,368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.70x = 24,908,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,908,712.47/5,356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.01

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