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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.92, 7,401.84 and 4,630.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.92, 7,401.84 and 4,630.68 is: 6,384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.92 : 7,401.84 = 4,630.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.92/7,401.84 = 4,630.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.92x = 7,401.84 × 4,630.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.92x = 34,275,552.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,275,552.45/5,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.07

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