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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.96, 8,049.08 and 4,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.96, 8,049.08 and 4,436.28 is: 6,655.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.96 : 8,049.08 = 4,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.96/8,049.08 = 4,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.96x = 8,049.08 × 4,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.96x = 35,707,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,707,972.62/5,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.78

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