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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.84, 8,050.37 and 4,437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.84, 8,050.37 and 4,437.16 is: 6,657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.84 : 8,050.37 = 4,437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.84/8,050.37 = 4,437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.84x = 8,050.37 × 4,437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.84x = 35,720,750.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,720,750.59/5,365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.07

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