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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.68, 8,041.44 and 5,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.68, 8,041.44 and 5,341.52 is: 7,997.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.68 : 8,041.44 = 5,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.68/8,041.44 = 5,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.68x = 8,041.44 × 5,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.68x = 42,953,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,953,512.59/5,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.78

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