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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.39, 8,419.65 and 5,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.39, 8,419.65 and 5,266.14 is: 7,903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.39 : 8,419.65 = 5,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.39/8,419.65 = 5,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.39x = 8,419.65 × 5,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.39x = 44,339,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,339,055.65/5,610.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,903.03

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