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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.83, 7,396.62 and 3,473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.83, 7,396.62 and 3,473.08 is: 4,788.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.83 : 7,396.62 = 3,473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.83/7,396.62 = 3,473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.83x = 7,396.62 × 3,473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.83x = 25,689,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,689,052.99/5,364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.42

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