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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.68, 7,399.92 and 3,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.68, 7,399.92 and 3,267.04 is: 4,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.68 : 7,399.92 = 3,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.68/7,399.92 = 3,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.68x = 7,399.92 × 3,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.68x = 24,175,834.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,175,834.64/5,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.32

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