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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.10, 8,033.58 and 5,266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.10, 8,033.58 and 5,266.62 is: 7,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.10 : 8,033.58 = 5,266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.10/8,033.58 = 5,266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.10x = 8,033.58 × 5,266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.10x = 42,309,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,309,813.10/5,354.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.32

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