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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.68, 8,045.58 and 5,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.68, 8,045.58 and 5,079.28 is: 7,618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.68 : 8,045.58 = 5,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.68/8,045.58 = 5,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.68x = 8,045.58 × 5,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.68x = 40,865,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,865,753.58/5,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,618.98

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