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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.53, 8,056.06 and 4,431.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.53, 8,056.06 and 4,431.74 is: 6,647.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.53 : 8,056.06 = 4,431.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.53/8,056.06 = 4,431.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.53x = 8,056.06 × 4,431.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.53x = 35,702,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,702,372.41/5,370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,647.83

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