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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.34, 7,396.63 and 3,091.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.34, 7,396.63 and 3,091.66 is: 4,266.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.34 : 7,396.63 = 3,091.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.34/7,396.63 = 3,091.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.34x = 7,396.63 × 3,091.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.34x = 22,867,865.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,867,865.11/5,360.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.12

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