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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.44, 8,029.73 and 3,701.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.44, 8,029.73 and 3,701.69 is: 5,542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.44 : 8,029.73 = 3,701.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.44/8,029.73 = 3,701.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.44x = 8,029.73 × 3,701.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.44x = 29,723,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,723,552.74/5,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.92

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