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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.62, 8,045.43 and 4,375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.62, 8,045.43 and 4,375.37 is: 6,563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.62 : 8,045.43 = 4,375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.62/8,045.43 = 4,375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.62x = 8,045.43 × 4,375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.62x = 35,201,691.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,201,691.51/5,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,563.05

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