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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.95, 8,028.23 and 5,161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.95, 8,028.23 and 5,161.35 is: 7,752.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.95 : 8,028.23 = 5,161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.95/8,028.23 = 5,161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.95x = 8,028.23 × 5,161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.95x = 41,436,479.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,436,479.10/5,344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.45

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