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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.80, 8,021.40 and 3,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.80, 8,021.40 and 3,713.20 is: 5,562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.80 : 8,021.40 = 3,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.80/8,021.40 = 3,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.80x = 8,021.40 × 3,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.80x = 29,785,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,785,062.48/5,354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.31

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