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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.44, 7,414.50 and 3,607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.44, 7,414.50 and 3,607.72 is: 4,979.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.44 : 7,414.50 = 3,607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.44/7,414.50 = 3,607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.44x = 7,414.50 × 3,607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.44x = 26,749,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,749,439.94/5,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.01

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