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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.52, 8,013.78 and 5,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.52, 8,013.78 and 5,150.04 is: 7,707.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.52 : 8,013.78 = 5,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.52/8,013.78 = 5,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.52x = 8,013.78 × 5,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.52x = 41,271,287.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,271,287.55/5,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,707.75

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