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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.35, 7,005.98 and 3,892.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.35, 7,005.98 and 3,892.31 is: 5,381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.35 : 7,005.98 = 3,892.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.35/7,005.98 = 3,892.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.35x = 7,005.98 × 3,892.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.35x = 27,269,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,269,420.71/5,067.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.40

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