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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.19, 8,342.82 and 5,347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.19, 8,342.82 and 5,347.47 is: 7,966.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.19 : 8,342.82 = 5,347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.19/8,342.82 = 5,347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.19x = 8,342.82 × 5,347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.19x = 44,612,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,612,979.67/5,600.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,966.33

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