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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.66, 8,066.47 and 3,528.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.66, 8,066.47 and 3,528.33 is: 5,292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.66 : 8,066.47 = 3,528.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.66/8,066.47 = 3,528.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.66x = 8,066.47 × 3,528.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.66x = 28,461,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,461,150.45/5,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.48

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