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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.40, 8,004.68 and 5,210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.40, 8,004.68 and 5,210.17 is: 7,761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.40 : 8,004.68 = 5,210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.40/8,004.68 = 5,210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.40x = 8,004.68 × 5,210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.40x = 41,705,743.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,705,743.60/5,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.52

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