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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.87, 8,055.23 and 3,524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.87, 8,055.23 and 3,524.45 is: 5,284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.87 : 8,055.23 = 3,524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.87/8,055.23 = 3,524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.87x = 8,055.23 × 3,524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.87x = 28,390,197.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,390,197.48/5,372.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.00

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