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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.48, 8,005.08 and 4,369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.48, 8,005.08 and 4,369.04 is: 6,546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.48 : 8,005.08 = 4,369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.48/8,005.08 = 4,369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.48x = 8,005.08 × 4,369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.48x = 34,974,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,974,514.72/5,342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.49

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