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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.96, 7,409.22 and 3,478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.96, 7,409.22 and 3,478.44 is: 4,802.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.96 : 7,409.22 = 3,478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.96/7,409.22 = 3,478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.96x = 7,409.22 × 3,478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.96x = 25,772,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,772,527.22/5,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.97

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