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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.76, 7,416.93 and 3,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.76, 7,416.93 and 3,583.24 is: 4,946.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.76 : 7,416.93 = 3,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.76/7,416.93 = 3,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.76x = 7,416.93 × 3,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.76x = 26,576,635.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,576,635.15/5,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.55

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