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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.96, 8,004.33 and 5,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.96, 8,004.33 and 5,010.48 is: 7,471.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.96 : 8,004.33 = 5,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.96/8,004.33 = 5,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.96x = 8,004.33 × 5,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.96x = 40,105,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,105,535.38/5,367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,471.28

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