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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.96, 7,410.02 and 3,554.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.96, 7,410.02 and 3,554.98 is: 4,903.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.96 : 7,410.02 = 3,554.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.96/7,410.02 = 3,554.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.96x = 7,410.02 × 3,554.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.96x = 26,342,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,342,472.90/5,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.70

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