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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,538.60, 8,307.90 and 5,319.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,538.60, 8,307.90 and 5,319.90 is: 7,979.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,538.60 : 8,307.90 = 5,319.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,538.60/8,307.90 = 5,319.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,538.60x = 8,307.90 × 5,319.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,538.60x = 44,197,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,197,197.21/5,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,979.85

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