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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.57, 8,002.94 and 4,295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.57, 8,002.94 and 4,295.09 is: 6,445.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.57 : 8,002.94 = 4,295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.57/8,002.94 = 4,295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.57x = 8,002.94 × 4,295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.57x = 34,373,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,373,346.10/5,332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,445.93

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