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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.01, 7,396.86 and 3,235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.01, 7,396.86 and 3,235.13 is: 4,464.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.01 : 7,396.86 = 3,235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.01/7,396.86 = 3,235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.01x = 7,396.86 × 3,235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.01x = 23,929,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,929,766.71/5,360.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.50

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