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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.82, 8,066.79 and 5,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.82, 8,066.79 and 5,150.12 is: 7,738.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.82 : 8,066.79 = 5,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.82/8,066.79 = 5,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.82x = 8,066.79 × 5,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.82x = 41,544,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,544,896.18/5,368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,738.19

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