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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.73, 7,533.39 and 3,669.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.73, 7,533.39 and 3,669.96 is: 5,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.73 : 7,533.39 = 3,669.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.73/7,533.39 = 3,669.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.73x = 7,533.39 × 3,669.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.73x = 27,647,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,647,239.96/5,465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.29

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