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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.93, 7,396.26 and 4,031.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.93, 7,396.26 and 4,031.96 is: 5,565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.93 : 7,396.26 = 4,031.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.93/7,396.26 = 4,031.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.93x = 7,396.26 × 4,031.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.93x = 29,821,424.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,821,424.47/5,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.85

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