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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.79, 8,070.60 and 5,061.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.79, 8,070.60 and 5,061.33 is: 7,578.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.79 : 8,070.60 = 5,061.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.79/8,070.60 = 5,061.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.79x = 8,070.60 × 5,061.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.79x = 40,847,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,847,969.90/5,389.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,578.77

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