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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.10, 7,445.07 and 3,717.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.10, 7,445.07 and 3,717.96 is: 5,129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.10 : 7,445.07 = 3,717.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.10/7,445.07 = 3,717.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.10x = 7,445.07 × 3,717.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.10x = 27,680,472.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,680,472.46/5,396.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.72

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