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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.49, 7,399.53 and 5,034.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.49, 7,399.53 and 5,034.39 is: 6,941.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.49 : 7,399.53 = 5,034.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.49/7,399.53 = 5,034.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.49x = 7,399.53 × 5,034.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.49x = 37,252,119.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,252,119.84/5,366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.62

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