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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.77, 8,041.07 and 3,252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.77, 8,041.07 and 3,252.89 is: 4,879.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.77 : 8,041.07 = 3,252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.77/8,041.07 = 3,252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.77x = 8,041.07 × 3,252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.77x = 26,156,744.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,156,744.43/5,360.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.29

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