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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.49, 7,396.14 and 3,092.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.49, 7,396.14 and 3,092.52 is: 4,266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.49 : 7,396.14 = 3,092.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.49/7,396.14 = 3,092.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.49x = 7,396.14 × 3,092.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.49x = 22,872,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,872,729.36/5,360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.91

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