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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.82, 8,068.29 and 5,151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.82, 8,068.29 and 5,151.12 is: 7,739.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.82 : 8,068.29 = 5,151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.82/8,068.29 = 5,151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.82x = 8,068.29 × 5,151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.82x = 41,560,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,560,729.98/5,369.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,739.69

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