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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.61, 7,398.36 and 4,628.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.61, 7,398.36 and 4,628.43 is: 6,380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.61 : 7,398.36 = 4,628.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.61/7,398.36 = 4,628.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.61x = 7,398.36 × 4,628.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.61x = 34,242,791.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,242,791.37/5,366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.71

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