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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.94, 8,134.71 and 5,341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.94, 8,134.71 and 5,341.06 is: 7,995.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.94 : 8,134.71 = 5,341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.94/8,134.71 = 5,341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.94x = 8,134.71 × 5,341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.94x = 43,447,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,447,974.19/5,433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.67

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