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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.19, 8,053.97 and 5,170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.19, 8,053.97 and 5,170.16 is: 7,746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.19 : 8,053.97 = 5,170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.19/8,053.97 = 5,170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.19x = 8,053.97 × 5,170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.19x = 41,640,307.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,640,307.82/5,375.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,746.75

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