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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.61, 7,404.86 and 4,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.61, 7,404.86 and 4,036.94 is: 5,571.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.61 : 7,404.86 = 4,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.61/7,404.86 = 4,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.61x = 7,404.86 × 4,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.61x = 29,892,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,892,955.34/5,365.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.21

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