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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.47, 8,053.06 and 5,139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.47, 8,053.06 and 5,139.04 is: 7,720.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.47 : 8,053.06 = 5,139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.47/8,053.06 = 5,139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.47x = 8,053.06 × 5,139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.47x = 41,384,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,384,957.20/5,360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,720.40

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