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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.40, 8,033.10 and 5,306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.40, 8,033.10 and 5,306.80 is: 7,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.40 : 8,033.10 = 5,306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.40/8,033.10 = 5,306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.40x = 8,033.10 × 5,306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.40x = 42,630,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,630,055.08/5,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,960.20

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