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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.59, 7,395.96 and 2,936.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.59, 7,395.96 and 2,936.91 is: 4,052.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.59 : 7,395.96 = 2,936.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.59/7,395.96 = 2,936.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.59x = 7,395.96 × 2,936.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.59x = 21,721,268.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,721,268.88/5,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.79

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