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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.64, 8,033.76 and 3,510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.64, 8,033.76 and 3,510.96 is: 5,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.64 : 8,033.76 = 3,510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.64/8,033.76 = 3,510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.64x = 8,033.76 × 3,510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.64x = 28,206,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,206,210.01/5,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.72

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