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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.08, 8,364.32 and 5,344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.08, 8,364.32 and 5,344.68 is: 8,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.08 : 8,364.32 = 5,344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.08/8,364.32 = 5,344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.08x = 8,364.32 × 5,344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.08x = 44,704,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,704,613.82/5,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.29

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