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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.13, 7,396.98 and 3,264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.13, 7,396.98 and 3,264.26 is: 4,504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.13 : 7,396.98 = 3,264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.13/7,396.98 = 3,264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.13x = 7,396.98 × 3,264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.13x = 24,145,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,145,660.46/5,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.68

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