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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.23, 8,037.68 and 3,160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.23, 8,037.68 and 3,160.53 is: 4,748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.23 : 8,037.68 = 3,160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.23/8,037.68 = 3,160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.23x = 8,037.68 × 3,160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.23x = 25,403,312.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,403,312.97/5,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.08

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