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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.29, 8,005.38 and 3,585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.29, 8,005.38 and 3,585.12 is: 5,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.29 : 8,005.38 = 3,585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.29/8,005.38 = 3,585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.29x = 8,005.38 × 3,585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.29x = 28,700,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,700,247.95/5,332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.35

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