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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.93, 8,002.02 and 4,358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.93, 8,002.02 and 4,358.25 is: 6,528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.93 : 8,002.02 = 4,358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.93/8,002.02 = 4,358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.93x = 8,002.02 × 4,358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.93x = 34,874,781.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,874,781.87/5,341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.50

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