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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.41, 7,389.57 and 3,762.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.41, 7,389.57 and 3,762.07 is: 5,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.41 : 7,389.57 = 3,762.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.41/7,389.57 = 3,762.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.41x = 7,389.57 × 3,762.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.41x = 27,800,042.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,800,042.66/5,360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.18

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