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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.38, 8,027.96 and 5,334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.38, 8,027.96 and 5,334.17 is: 7,954.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.38 : 8,027.96 = 5,334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.38/8,027.96 = 5,334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.38x = 8,027.96 × 5,334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.38x = 42,822,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,822,490.06/5,383.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,954.57

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