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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.80, 8,045.70 and 5,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.80, 8,045.70 and 5,325.40 is: 7,988.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.80 : 8,045.70 = 5,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.80/8,045.70 = 5,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.80x = 8,045.70 × 5,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.80x = 42,846,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846,570.78/5,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,988.10

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