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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.81, 8,048.77 and 4,190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.81, 8,048.77 and 4,190.51 is: 6,288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.81 : 8,048.77 = 4,190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.81/8,048.77 = 4,190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.81x = 8,048.77 × 4,190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.81x = 33,728,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,728,451.17/5,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,288.15

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