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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.36, 8,100.24 and 4,950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.36, 8,100.24 and 4,950.52 is: 7,415.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.36 : 8,100.24 = 4,950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.36/8,100.24 = 4,950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.36x = 8,100.24 × 4,950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.36x = 40,100,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,100,400.12/5,407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.89

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