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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.10, 8,468.30 and 5,335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.10, 8,468.30 and 5,335.18 is: 7,994.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.10 : 8,468.30 = 5,335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.10/8,468.30 = 5,335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.10x = 8,468.30 × 5,335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.10x = 45,179,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,179,862.45/5,651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.88

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