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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.80, 8,132.70 and 5,016.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.80, 8,132.70 and 5,016.80 is: 7,525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.80 : 8,132.70 = 5,016.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.80/8,132.70 = 5,016.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.80x = 8,132.70 × 5,016.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.80x = 40,800,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,800,129.36/5,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.20

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