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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.56, 8,056.78 and 5,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.56, 8,056.78 and 5,150.92 is: 7,728.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.56 : 8,056.78 = 5,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.56/8,056.78 = 5,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.56x = 8,056.78 × 5,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.56x = 41,499,829.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,499,829.24/5,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.72

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