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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.05, 8,071.21 and 4,997.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.05, 8,071.21 and 4,997.25 is: 7,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.05 : 8,071.21 = 4,997.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.05/8,071.21 = 4,997.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.05x = 8,071.21 × 4,997.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.05x = 40,333,854.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,333,854.17/5,354.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.34

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