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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.89, 8,062.88 and 4,398.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.89, 8,062.88 and 4,398.33 is: 6,627.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.89 : 8,062.88 = 4,398.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.89/8,062.88 = 4,398.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.89x = 8,062.88 × 4,398.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.89x = 35,463,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,463,217.99/5,350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,627.54

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