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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.10, 8,104.95 and 5,093.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.10, 8,104.95 and 5,093.70 is: 7,625.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.10 : 8,104.95 = 5,093.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.10/8,104.95 = 5,093.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.10x = 8,104.95 × 5,093.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.10x = 41,284,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,284,183.82/5,414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.31

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