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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.65, 8,006.72 and 3,784.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.65, 8,006.72 and 3,784.61 is: 5,677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.65 : 8,006.72 = 3,784.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.65/8,006.72 = 3,784.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.65x = 8,006.72 × 3,784.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.65x = 30,302,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,302,253.62/5,337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.08

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