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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.10, 8,049.39 and 5,167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.10, 8,049.39 and 5,167.10 is: 7,742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.10 : 8,049.39 = 5,167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.10/8,049.39 = 5,167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.10x = 8,049.39 × 5,167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.10x = 41,592,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,592,003.07/5,372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.22

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