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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.74, 8,451.40 and 5,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.74, 8,451.40 and 5,265.14 is: 7,930.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.74 : 8,451.40 = 5,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.74/8,451.40 = 5,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.74x = 8,451.40 × 5,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.74x = 44,497,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497,777.87/5,610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.82

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