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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.26, 8,040.57 and 4,751.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.26, 8,040.57 and 4,751.55 is: 7,127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.26 : 8,040.57 = 4,751.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.26/8,040.57 = 4,751.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.26x = 8,040.57 × 4,751.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.26x = 38,205,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,205,130.18/5,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.48

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