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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.72, 8,032.20 and 3,792.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.72, 8,032.20 and 3,792.95 is: 5,683.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.72 : 8,032.20 = 3,792.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.72/8,032.20 = 3,792.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.72x = 8,032.20 × 3,792.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.72x = 30,465,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,465,738.85/5,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.14

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