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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.68, 8,009.14 and 4,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.68, 8,009.14 and 4,363 is: 6,535.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.68 : 8,009.14 = 4,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.68/8,009.14 = 4,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.68x = 8,009.14 × 4,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.68x = 34,943,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,943,877.82/5,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.62

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