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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.68, 8,029.22 and 3,406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.68, 8,029.22 and 3,406.39 is: 5,104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.68 : 8,029.22 = 3,406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.68/8,029.22 = 3,406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.68x = 8,029.22 × 3,406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.68x = 27,350,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350,617.61/5,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.94

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