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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.19, 8,351.76 and 5,353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.19, 8,351.76 and 5,353.47 is: 7,975.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.19 : 8,351.76 = 5,353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.19/8,351.76 = 5,353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.19x = 8,351.76 × 5,353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.19x = 44,710,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,710,896.61/5,606.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.27

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