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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.49, 7,397.67 and 3,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.49, 7,397.67 and 3,599.44 is: 4,969.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.49 : 7,397.67 = 3,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.49/7,397.67 = 3,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.49x = 7,397.67 × 3,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.49x = 26,627,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627,469.30/5,358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.21

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