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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.95, 7,398.10 and 3,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.95, 7,398.10 and 3,265.08 is: 4,505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.95 : 7,398.10 = 3,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.95/7,398.10 = 3,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.95x = 7,398.10 × 3,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.95x = 24,155,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,155,388.35/5,360.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.80

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