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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.84, 8,052.09 and 3,803.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.84, 8,052.09 and 3,803.71 is: 5,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.84 : 8,052.09 = 3,803.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.84/8,052.09 = 3,803.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.84x = 8,052.09 × 3,803.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.84x = 30,627,815.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,627,815.25/5,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,714.32

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