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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.40, 8,101.80 and 4,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.40, 8,101.80 and 4,329.72 is: 6,468.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.40 : 8,101.80 = 4,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.40/8,101.80 = 4,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.40x = 8,101.80 × 4,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.40x = 35,078,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,078,525.50/5,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.00

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