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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.52, 8,062.32 and 4,397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.52, 8,062.32 and 4,397.96 is: 6,626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.52 : 8,062.32 = 4,397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.52/8,062.32 = 4,397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.52x = 8,062.32 × 4,397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.52x = 35,457,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,457,704.06/5,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.97

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