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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,691.20, 8,536.80 and 5,180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,691.20, 8,536.80 and 5,180.90 is: 7,771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,691.20 : 8,536.80 = 5,180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,691.20/8,536.80 = 5,180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,691.20x = 8,536.80 × 5,180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,691.20x = 44,228,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,228,307.12/5,691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.35

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