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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.57, 8,022.58 and 3,503.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.57, 8,022.58 and 3,503.27 is: 5,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.57 : 8,022.58 = 3,503.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.57/8,022.58 = 3,503.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.57x = 8,022.58 × 3,503.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.57x = 28,105,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,105,275.13/5,357.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.90

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