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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.52, 8,026.80 and 3,160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.52, 8,026.80 and 3,160.60 is: 4,734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.52 : 8,026.80 = 3,160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.52/8,026.80 = 3,160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.52x = 8,026.80 × 3,160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.52x = 25,369,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369,504.08/5,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.42

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