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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.35, 8,022.38 and 4,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.35, 8,022.38 and 4,316.72 is: 6,476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.35 : 8,022.38 = 4,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.35/8,022.38 = 4,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.35x = 8,022.38 × 4,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.35x = 34,630,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,630,306.50/5,347.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.16

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