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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.65, 7,404.72 and 3,771.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.65, 7,404.72 and 3,771.65 is: 5,205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.65 : 7,404.72 = 3,771.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.65/7,404.72 = 3,771.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.65x = 7,404.72 × 3,771.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.65x = 27,928,012.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,928,012.19/5,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.93

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