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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.68, 7,415.52 and 3,604.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.68, 7,415.52 and 3,604.94 is: 4,971.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.68 : 7,415.52 = 3,604.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.68/7,415.52 = 3,604.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.68x = 7,415.52 × 3,604.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.68x = 26,732,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,732,504.67/5,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.94

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