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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.32, 8,442.40 and 5,307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.32, 8,442.40 and 5,307.52 is: 7,916.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.32 : 8,442.40 = 5,307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.32/8,442.40 = 5,307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.32x = 8,442.40 × 5,307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.32x = 44,808,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,808,206.85/5,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.20

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