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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.26, 8,041.83 and 4,751.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.26, 8,041.83 and 4,751.92 is: 7,109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.26 : 8,041.83 = 4,751.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.26/8,041.83 = 4,751.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.26x = 8,041.83 × 4,751.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.26x = 38,214,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,214,132.81/5,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.26

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