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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.65, 8,042.80 and 3,383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.65, 8,042.80 and 3,383.98 is: 5,077.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.65 : 8,042.80 = 3,383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.65/8,042.80 = 3,383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.65x = 8,042.80 × 3,383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.65x = 27,216,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,216,674.34/5,360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.12

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