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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.91, 8,066.84 and 3,528.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.91, 8,066.84 and 3,528.58 is: 5,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.91 : 8,066.84 = 3,528.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.91/8,066.84 = 3,528.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.91x = 8,066.84 × 3,528.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.91x = 28,464,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464,490.29/5,377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.85

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