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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.05, 8,065.17 and 4,993.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.05, 8,065.17 and 4,993.25 is: 7,527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.05 : 8,065.17 = 4,993.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.05/8,065.17 = 4,993.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.05x = 8,065.17 × 4,993.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.05x = 40,271,369.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,271,369.78/5,350.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.29

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