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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.70, 8,039.55 and 3,610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.70, 8,039.55 and 3,610.10 is: 5,415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.70 : 8,039.55 = 3,610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.70/8,039.55 = 3,610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.70x = 8,039.55 × 3,610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.70x = 29,023,579.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023,579.46/5,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.15

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