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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.58, 8,009.06 and 3,674.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.58, 8,009.06 and 3,674.89 is: 5,500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.58 : 8,009.06 = 3,674.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.58/8,009.06 = 3,674.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.58x = 8,009.06 × 3,674.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.58x = 29,432,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,432,414.50/5,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.79

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