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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,402.58, 8,094.15 and 5,023.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,402.58, 8,094.15 and 5,023.50 is: 7,526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,402.58 : 8,094.15 = 5,023.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,402.58/8,094.15 = 5,023.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,402.58x = 8,094.15 × 5,023.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,402.58x = 40,660,962.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,660,962.53/5,402.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.21

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