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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,426.70, 8,091.39 and 5,328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,426.70, 8,091.39 and 5,328.28 is: 7,944.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,426.70 : 8,091.39 = 5,328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,426.70/8,091.39 = 5,328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,426.70x = 8,091.39 × 5,328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,426.70x = 43,113,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,113,221.60/5,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.65

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