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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.23, 8,023.33 and 5,156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.23, 8,023.33 and 5,156.11 is: 7,717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.23 : 8,023.33 = 5,156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.23/8,023.33 = 5,156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.23x = 8,023.33 × 5,156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.23x = 41,369,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,369,172.05/5,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.80

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