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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.65, 7,396.52 and 3,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.65, 7,396.52 and 3,237.26 is: 4,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.65 : 7,396.52 = 3,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.65/7,396.52 = 3,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.65x = 7,396.52 × 3,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.65x = 23,944,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,944,405.17/5,361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.87

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