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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.72, 7,444.08 and 3,405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.72, 7,444.08 and 3,405.60 is: 4,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.72 : 7,444.08 = 3,405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.72/7,444.08 = 3,405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.72x = 7,444.08 × 3,405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.72x = 25,351,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,351,558.85/5,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.59

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