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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.03, 8,035.62 and 5,160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.03, 8,035.62 and 5,160.74 is: 7,732.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.03 : 8,035.62 = 5,160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.03/8,035.62 = 5,160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.03x = 8,035.62 × 5,160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.03x = 41,469,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,469,705.38/5,363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,732.52

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