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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.84, 7,996.32 and 4,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.84, 7,996.32 and 4,410.72 is: 6,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.84 : 7,996.32 = 4,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.84/7,996.32 = 4,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.84x = 7,996.32 × 4,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.84x = 35,269,528.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,269,528.55/5,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,600.03

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