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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.70, 8,015.55 and 5,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.70, 8,015.55 and 5,270.80 is: 7,906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.70 : 8,015.55 = 5,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.70/8,015.55 = 5,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.70x = 8,015.55 × 5,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.70x = 42,248,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,248,360.94/5,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,906.20

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