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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.08, 7,435.52 and 3,527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.08, 7,435.52 and 3,527.04 is: 4,865.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.08 : 7,435.52 = 3,527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.08/7,435.52 = 3,527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.08x = 7,435.52 × 3,527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.08x = 26,225,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,225,376.46/5,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.49

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