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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.43, 8,009.76 and 3,495.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.43, 8,009.76 and 3,495.95 is: 5,234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.43 : 8,009.76 = 3,495.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.43/8,009.76 = 3,495.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.43x = 8,009.76 × 3,495.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.43x = 28,001,720.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,001,720.47/5,349.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.52

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