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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.44, 8,036.08 and 5,225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.44, 8,036.08 and 5,225.08 is: 7,837.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.44 : 8,036.08 = 5,225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.44/8,036.08 = 5,225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.44x = 8,036.08 × 5,225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.44x = 41,989,160.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,989,160.89/5,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,837.54

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