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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.21, 7,401.63 and 3,377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.21, 7,401.63 and 3,377.41 is: 4,660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.21 : 7,401.63 = 3,377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.21/7,401.63 = 3,377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.21x = 7,401.63 × 3,377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.21x = 24,998,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,998,339.18/5,364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.21

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