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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.08, 8,433.56 and 5,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.08, 8,433.56 and 5,253.92 is: 7,842.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.08 : 8,433.56 = 5,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.08/8,433.56 = 5,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.08x = 8,433.56 × 5,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.08x = 44,309,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,309,249.56/5,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,842.23

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