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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.13, 8,041.50 and 4,329.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.13, 8,041.50 and 4,329.47 is: 6,495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.13 : 8,041.50 = 4,329.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.13/8,041.50 = 4,329.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.13x = 8,041.50 × 4,329.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.13x = 34,815,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,815,392.80/5,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.25

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