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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.82, 7,440.96 and 3,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.82, 7,440.96 and 3,504.68 is: 4,835.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.82 : 7,440.96 = 3,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.82/7,440.96 = 3,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.82x = 7,440.96 × 3,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.82x = 26,078,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,078,183.69/5,392.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.72

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