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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.58, 8,007.56 and 3,673.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.58, 8,007.56 and 3,673.89 is: 5,499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.58 : 8,007.56 = 3,673.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.58/8,007.56 = 3,673.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.58x = 8,007.56 × 3,673.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.58x = 29,418,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,418,894.61/5,349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.29

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