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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.08, 8,085.36 and 5,164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.08, 8,085.36 and 5,164.92 is: 7,744.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.08 : 8,085.36 = 5,164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.08/8,085.36 = 5,164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.08x = 8,085.36 × 5,164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.08x = 41,760,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,760,237.57/5,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.74

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