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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.80, 8,021.70 and 5,309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.80, 8,021.70 and 5,309.40 is: 7,964.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.80 : 8,021.70 = 5,309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.80/8,021.70 = 5,309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.80x = 8,021.70 × 5,309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.80x = 42,590,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,590,413.98/5,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,964.10

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