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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.46, 8,061.84 and 5,175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.46, 8,061.84 and 5,175.41 is: 7,754.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.46 : 8,061.84 = 5,175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.46/8,061.84 = 5,175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.46x = 8,061.84 × 5,175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.46x = 41,723,347.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,723,347.51/5,380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,754.61

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