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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.55, 8,040.98 and 4,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.55, 8,040.98 and 4,575.60 is: 6,863.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.55 : 8,040.98 = 4,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.55/8,040.98 = 4,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.55x = 8,040.98 × 4,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.55x = 36,792,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,792,308.09/5,360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.53

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