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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.51, 8,016.59 and 3,787.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.51, 8,016.59 and 3,787.94 is: 5,675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.51 : 8,016.59 = 3,787.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.51/8,016.59 = 3,787.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.51x = 8,016.59 × 3,787.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.51x = 30,366,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,366,361.92/5,350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.41

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