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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,583.32, 8,373.90 and 5,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,583.32, 8,373.90 and 5,305.76 is: 7,957.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,583.32 : 8,373.90 = 5,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,583.32/8,373.90 = 5,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,583.32x = 8,373.90 × 5,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,583.32x = 44,429,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,429,903.66/5,583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,957.61

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