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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.93, 8,081.35 and 5,208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.93, 8,081.35 and 5,208.86 is: 7,801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.93 : 8,081.35 = 5,208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.93/8,081.35 = 5,208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.93x = 8,081.35 × 5,208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.93x = 42,094,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,094,611.78/5,395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,801.17

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