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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.50, 7,421.26 and 3,581.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.50, 7,421.26 and 3,581.86 is: 4,943.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.50 : 7,421.26 = 3,581.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.50/7,421.26 = 3,581.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.50x = 7,421.26 × 3,581.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.50x = 26,581,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,581,914.34/5,377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.17

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