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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.23, 8,026.34 and 5,158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.23, 8,026.34 and 5,158.11 is: 7,720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.23 : 8,026.34 = 5,158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.23/8,026.34 = 5,158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.23x = 8,026.34 × 5,158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.23x = 41,400,718.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,400,718.83/5,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,720.80

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