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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.85, 8,027.33 and 3,791.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.85, 8,027.33 and 3,791.39 is: 5,687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.85 : 8,027.33 = 3,791.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.85/8,027.33 = 3,791.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.85x = 8,027.33 × 3,791.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.85x = 30,434,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,434,679.60/5,350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.83

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