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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.04, 7,991.58 and 4,348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.04, 7,991.58 and 4,348.52 is: 6,532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.04 : 7,991.58 = 4,348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.04/7,991.58 = 4,348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.04x = 7,991.58 × 4,348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.04x = 34,751,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,751,545.46/5,320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,532.20

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