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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.08, 8,046.84 and 5,040.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.08, 8,046.84 and 5,040.08 is: 7,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.08 : 8,046.84 = 5,040.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.08/8,046.84 = 5,040.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.08x = 8,046.84 × 5,040.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.08x = 40,556,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,556,717.35/5,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.80

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