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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.47, 7,404.78 and 3,375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.47, 7,404.78 and 3,375.73 is: 4,660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.47 : 7,404.78 = 3,375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.47/7,404.78 = 3,375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.47x = 7,404.78 × 3,375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.47x = 24,996,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,996,537.99/5,363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.52

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