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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.90, 8,217.45 and 5,305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.90, 8,217.45 and 5,305.10 is: 7,958.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.90 : 8,217.45 = 5,305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.90/8,217.45 = 5,305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.90x = 8,217.45 × 5,305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.90x = 43,594,394.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,594,394.00/5,477.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,958.23

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