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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.88, 8,005.40 and 5,210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.88, 8,005.40 and 5,210.67 is: 7,762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.88 : 8,005.40 = 5,210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.88/8,005.40 = 5,210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.88x = 8,005.40 × 5,210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.88x = 41,713,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,713,497.62/5,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.27

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