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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.58, 7,396.31 and 4,103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.58, 7,396.31 and 4,103.06 is: 5,661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.58 : 7,396.31 = 4,103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.58/7,396.31 = 4,103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.58x = 7,396.31 × 4,103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.58x = 30,347,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,347,476.98/5,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.23

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