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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.04, 8,027.40 and 5,158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.04, 8,027.40 and 5,158.92 is: 7,721.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.04 : 8,027.40 = 5,158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.04/8,027.40 = 5,158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.04x = 8,027.40 × 5,158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.04x = 41,412,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,412,714.41/5,363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,721.87

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