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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.04, 8,016.29 and 5,144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.04, 8,016.29 and 5,144.99 is: 7,709.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.04 : 8,016.29 = 5,144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.04/8,016.29 = 5,144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.04x = 8,016.29 × 5,144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.04x = 41,243,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,243,731.89/5,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,709.05

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