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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.88, 7,414.50 and 3,696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.88, 7,414.50 and 3,696.20 is: 5,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.88 : 7,414.50 = 3,696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.88/7,414.50 = 3,696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.88x = 7,414.50 × 3,696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.88x = 27,405,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,405,474.90/5,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.96

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