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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.95, 7,396.47 and 3,091.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.95, 7,396.47 and 3,091.23 is: 4,265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.95 : 7,396.47 = 3,091.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.95/7,396.47 = 3,091.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.95x = 7,396.47 × 3,091.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.95x = 22,864,189.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864,189.96/5,359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.75

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