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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.98, 8,140.96 and 3,670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.98, 8,140.96 and 3,670.62 is: 5,503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.98 : 8,140.96 = 3,670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.98/8,140.96 = 3,670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.98x = 8,140.96 × 3,670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.98x = 29,882,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,882,370.60/5,429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.22

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