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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.62, 8,008.29 and 5,305.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.62, 8,008.29 and 5,305.62 is: 8,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.62 : 8,008.29 = 5,305.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.62/8,008.29 = 5,305.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.62x = 8,008.29 × 5,305.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.62x = 42,488,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,488,943.59/5,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,008.29

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