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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.44, 8,067.72 and 3,625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.44, 8,067.72 and 3,625.44 is: 5,436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.44 : 8,067.72 = 3,625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.44/8,067.72 = 3,625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.44x = 8,067.72 × 3,625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.44x = 29,249,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,249,034.80/5,380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.18

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