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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.58, 7,401.38 and 3,125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.58, 7,401.38 and 3,125.36 is: 4,312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.58 : 7,401.38 = 3,125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.58/7,401.38 = 3,125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.58x = 7,401.38 × 3,125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.58x = 23,131,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131,977.00/5,363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.79

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