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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.60, 7,399.74 and 3,124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.60, 7,399.74 and 3,124.84 is: 4,311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.60 : 7,399.74 = 3,124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.60/7,399.74 = 3,124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.60x = 7,399.74 × 3,124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.60x = 23,123,003.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,123,003.54/5,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.90

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