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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.87, 8,056.72 and 3,525.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.87, 8,056.72 and 3,525.45 is: 5,285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.87 : 8,056.72 = 3,525.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.87/8,056.72 = 3,525.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.87x = 8,056.72 × 3,525.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.87x = 28,403,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,403,563.52/5,373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.50

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