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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.68, 8,110.83 and 5,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.68, 8,110.83 and 5,010.48 is: 7,531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.68 : 8,110.83 = 5,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.68/8,110.83 = 5,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.68x = 8,110.83 × 5,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.68x = 40,639,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,639,151.50/5,395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,531.79

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