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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.64, 8,129.49 and 3,548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.64, 8,129.49 and 3,548.76 is: 5,319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.64 : 8,129.49 = 3,548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.64/8,129.49 = 3,548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.64x = 8,129.49 × 3,548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.64x = 28,849,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,849,568.28/5,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.23

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