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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.54, 8,036.74 and 4,365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.54, 8,036.74 and 4,365.02 is: 6,556.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.54 : 8,036.74 = 4,365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.54/8,036.74 = 4,365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.54x = 8,036.74 × 4,365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.54x = 35,080,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,080,530.83/5,350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.45

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