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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.62, 7,396.65 and 3,790.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.62, 7,396.65 and 3,790.98 is: 5,225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.62 : 7,396.65 = 3,790.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.62/7,396.65 = 3,790.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.62x = 7,396.65 × 3,790.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.62x = 28,040,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,040,552.22/5,365.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.97

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