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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.70, 7,396.37 and 3,263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.70, 7,396.37 and 3,263.82 is: 4,504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.70 : 7,396.37 = 3,263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.70/7,396.37 = 3,263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.70x = 7,396.37 × 3,263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.70x = 24,140,420.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140,420.33/5,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.06

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