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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.02, 7,421.99 and 3,583.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.02, 7,421.99 and 3,583.02 is: 4,946.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.02 : 7,421.99 = 3,583.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.02/7,421.99 = 3,583.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.02x = 7,421.99 × 3,583.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.02x = 26,593,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593,120.69/5,376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.62

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