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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.91, 7,536.24 and 3,695.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.91, 7,536.24 and 3,695.13 is: 5,097.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.91 : 7,536.24 = 3,695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.91/7,536.24 = 3,695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.91x = 7,536.24 × 3,695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.91x = 27,847,386.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,847,386.51/5,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,097.54

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