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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.80, 8,027.40 and 3,506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.80, 8,027.40 and 3,506.80 is: 5,257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.80 : 8,027.40 = 3,506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.80/8,027.40 = 3,506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.80x = 8,027.40 × 3,506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.80x = 28,150,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150,486.32/5,354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.06

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