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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.99, 7,398.84 and 5,033.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.99, 7,398.84 and 5,033.89 is: 6,940.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.99 : 7,398.84 = 5,033.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.99/7,398.84 = 5,033.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.99x = 7,398.84 × 5,033.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.99x = 37,244,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244,946.69/5,365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.93

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