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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.92, 7,392.22 and 3,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.92, 7,392.22 and 3,869.20 is: 5,332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.92 : 7,392.22 = 3,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.92/7,392.22 = 3,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.92x = 7,392.22 × 3,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.92x = 28,601,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,601,977.62/5,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.29

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