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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.83, 8,135.13 and 3,680.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.83, 8,135.13 and 3,680.03 is: 5,519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.83 : 8,135.13 = 3,680.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.83/8,135.13 = 3,680.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.83x = 8,135.13 × 3,680.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.83x = 29,937,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,937,556.59/5,423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.64

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