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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.31, 8,042.49 and 3,716.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.31, 8,042.49 and 3,716.01 is: 5,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.31 : 8,042.49 = 3,716.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.31/8,042.49 = 3,716.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.31x = 8,042.49 × 3,716.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.31x = 29,885,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,885,973.26/5,360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.42

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