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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.59, 7,398.56 and 3,369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.59, 7,398.56 and 3,369.61 is: 4,650.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.59 : 7,398.56 = 3,369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.59/7,398.56 = 3,369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.59x = 7,398.56 × 3,369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.59x = 24,930,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,930,251.69/5,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.66

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