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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.54, 8,056.25 and 3,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.54, 8,056.25 and 3,525.12 is: 5,285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.54 : 8,056.25 = 3,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.54/8,056.25 = 3,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.54x = 8,056.25 × 3,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.54x = 28,399,248
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,399,248/5,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.02

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