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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.68, 8,015.14 and 4,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.68, 8,015.14 and 4,367 is: 6,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.68 : 8,015.14 = 4,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.68/8,015.14 = 4,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.68x = 8,015.14 × 4,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.68x = 35,002,116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,002,116.38/5,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.62

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