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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.44, 8,031.59 and 5,222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.44, 8,031.59 and 5,222.08 is: 7,833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.44 : 8,031.59 = 5,222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.44/8,031.59 = 5,222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.44x = 8,031.59 × 5,222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.44x = 41,941,605.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,941,605.51/5,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.05

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