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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.27, 8,047.26 and 5,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.27, 8,047.26 and 5,006.16 is: 7,472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.27 : 8,047.26 = 5,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.27/8,047.26 = 5,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.27x = 8,047.26 × 5,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.27x = 40,285,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,285,871.12/5,391.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.43

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