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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.96, 7,936.90 and 3,361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.96, 7,936.90 and 3,361.35 is: 4,638.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.96 : 7,936.90 = 3,361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.96/7,936.90 = 3,361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.96x = 7,936.90 × 3,361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.96x = 26,678,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,678,698.82/5,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.19

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