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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.51, 7,422.09 and 3,586.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.51, 7,422.09 and 3,586.97 is: 4,951.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.51 : 7,422.09 = 3,586.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.51/7,422.09 = 3,586.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.51x = 7,422.09 × 3,586.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.51x = 26,622,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,622,777.06/5,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.68

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