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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.76, 8,020.42 and 3,683.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.76, 8,020.42 and 3,683.21 is: 5,523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.76 : 8,020.42 = 3,683.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.76/8,020.42 = 3,683.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.76x = 8,020.42 × 3,683.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.76x = 29,540,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540,841.84/5,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.97

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