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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.83, 8,006.67 and 3,775.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.83, 8,006.67 and 3,775.91 is: 5,660.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.83 : 8,006.67 = 3,775.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.83/8,006.67 = 3,775.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.83x = 8,006.67 × 3,775.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.83x = 30,232,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,232,425.29/5,340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.63

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