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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.05, 8,069.70 and 4,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.05, 8,069.70 and 4,996.25 is: 7,531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.05 : 8,069.70 = 4,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.05/8,069.70 = 4,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.05x = 8,069.70 × 4,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.05x = 40,318,238.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,318,238.63/5,353.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,531.83

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