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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.92, 8,045.76 and 5,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.92, 8,045.76 and 5,114.24 is: 7,674.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.92 : 8,045.76 = 5,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.92/8,045.76 = 5,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.92x = 8,045.76 × 5,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.92x = 41,147,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,147,947.62/5,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,674.11

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