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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.59, 7,404.92 and 3,241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.59, 7,404.92 and 3,241.65 is: 4,473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.59 : 7,404.92 = 3,241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.59/7,404.92 = 3,241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.59x = 7,404.92 × 3,241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.59x = 24,004,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,004,142.71/5,365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.72

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