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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.94, 8,050.29 and 5,272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.94, 8,050.29 and 5,272.19 is: 7,862.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.94 : 8,050.29 = 5,272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.94/8,050.29 = 5,272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.94x = 8,050.29 × 5,272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.94x = 42,442,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,442,628.60/5,397.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,862.74

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