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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.70, 8,027.85 and 5,161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.70, 8,027.85 and 5,161.10 is: 7,752.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.70 : 8,027.85 = 5,161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.70/8,027.85 = 5,161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.70x = 8,027.85 × 5,161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.70x = 41,432,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,432,536.64/5,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.08

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