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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.08, 8,012.08 and 3,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.08, 8,012.08 and 3,702 is: 5,543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.08 : 8,012.08 = 3,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.08/8,012.08 = 3,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.08x = 8,012.08 × 3,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.08x = 29,660,720.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,660,720.16/5,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.98

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