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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.64, 8,021.88 and 3,702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.64, 8,021.88 and 3,702.44 is: 5,550.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.64 : 8,021.88 = 3,702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.64/8,021.88 = 3,702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.64x = 8,021.88 × 3,702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.64x = 29,700,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,700,529.39/5,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.84

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