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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.62, 7,466.66 and 3,737.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.62, 7,466.66 and 3,737.83 is: 5,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.62 : 7,466.66 = 3,737.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.62/7,466.66 = 3,737.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.62x = 7,466.66 × 3,737.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.62x = 27,909,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,909,085.90/5,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.35

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