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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.13, 8,014.72 and 5,216.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.13, 8,014.72 and 5,216.92 is: 7,771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.13 : 8,014.72 = 5,216.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.13/8,014.72 = 5,216.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.13x = 8,014.72 × 5,216.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.13x = 41,812,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,812,086.90/5,380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.58

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