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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.12, 7,396.87 and 3,374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.12, 7,396.87 and 3,374.06 is: 4,656.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.12 : 7,396.87 = 3,374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.12/7,396.87 = 3,374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.12x = 7,396.87 × 3,374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.12x = 24,957,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,957,444.10/5,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.13

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