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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.62, 8,045.82 and 3,727.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.62, 8,045.82 and 3,727.66 is: 5,594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.62 : 8,045.82 = 3,727.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.62/8,045.82 = 3,727.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.62x = 8,045.82 × 3,727.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.62x = 29,992,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,992,081.38/5,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.89

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