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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.89, 8,030.83 and 5,069.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.89, 8,030.83 and 5,069.58 is: 7,604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.89 : 8,030.83 = 5,069.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.89/8,030.83 = 5,069.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.89x = 8,030.83 × 5,069.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.89x = 40,712,935.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,712,935.15/5,353.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.37

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