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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.52, 8,026.92 and 3,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.52, 8,026.92 and 3,699.76 is: 5,540.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.52 : 8,026.92 = 3,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.52/8,026.92 = 3,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.52x = 8,026.92 × 3,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.52x = 29,697,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,697,706.86/5,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,540.08

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