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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.52, 8,010.78 and 5,148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.52, 8,010.78 and 5,148.04 is: 7,704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.52 : 8,010.78 = 5,148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.52/8,010.78 = 5,148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.52x = 8,010.78 × 5,148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.52x = 41,239,815.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,239,815.87/5,352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,704.75

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