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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.47, 8,011.85 and 5,110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.47, 8,011.85 and 5,110.83 is: 7,674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.47 : 8,011.85 = 5,110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.47/8,011.85 = 5,110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.47x = 8,011.85 × 5,110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.47x = 40,947,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,947,177.78/5,335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,674.52

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