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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.23, 7,360.42 and 4,759.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.23, 7,360.42 and 4,759.59 is: 6,533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.23 : 7,360.42 = 4,759.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.23/7,360.42 = 4,759.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.23x = 7,360.42 × 4,759.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.23x = 35,032,569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,032,569.53/5,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.21

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