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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.92, 8,093.64 and 5,016.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.92, 8,093.64 and 5,016.11 is: 7,487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.92 : 8,093.64 = 5,016.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.92/8,093.64 = 5,016.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.92x = 8,093.64 × 5,016.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.92x = 40,598,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,598,588.54/5,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.86

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