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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.76, 8,082.84 and 5,208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.76, 8,082.84 and 5,208.80 is: 7,820.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.76 : 8,082.84 = 5,208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.76/8,082.84 = 5,208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.76x = 8,082.84 × 5,208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.76x = 42,101,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101,896.99/5,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,820.17

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