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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.60, 8,038.77 and 3,284.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.60, 8,038.77 and 3,284.62 is: 4,921.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.60 : 8,038.77 = 3,284.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.60/8,038.77 = 3,284.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.60x = 8,038.77 × 3,284.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.60x = 26,404,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,404,304.72/5,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.03

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