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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.64, 8,021.06 and 5,070.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.64, 8,021.06 and 5,070.25 is: 7,609.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.64 : 8,021.06 = 5,070.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.64/8,021.06 = 5,070.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.64x = 8,021.06 × 5,070.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.64x = 40,668,738.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,668,738.04/5,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,609.26

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