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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.07, 7,404.39 and 3,572.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.07, 7,404.39 and 3,572.43 is: 4,930.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.07 : 7,404.39 = 3,572.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.07/7,404.39 = 3,572.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.07x = 7,404.39 × 3,572.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.07x = 26,451,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,451,664.97/5,365.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.35

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