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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.70, 8,030.55 and 5,110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.70, 8,030.55 and 5,110.70 is: 7,666.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.70 : 8,030.55 = 5,110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.70/8,030.55 = 5,110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.70x = 8,030.55 × 5,110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.70x = 41,041,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,041,731.89/5,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,666.05

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