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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.58, 8,052.96 and 4,134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.58, 8,052.96 and 4,134.88 is: 6,193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.58 : 8,052.96 = 4,134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.58/8,052.96 = 4,134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.58x = 8,052.96 × 4,134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.58x = 33,298,023.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,298,023.24/5,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,193.16

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