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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.35, 8,021.08 and 4,529.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.35, 8,021.08 and 4,529.29 is: 6,777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.35 : 8,021.08 = 4,529.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.35/8,021.08 = 4,529.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.35x = 8,021.08 × 4,529.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.35x = 36,329,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,329,797.43/5,360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,777.50

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