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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,719.08, 8,554.89 and 5,369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,719.08, 8,554.89 and 5,369.16 is: 8,031.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,719.08 : 8,554.89 = 5,369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,719.08/8,554.89 = 5,369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,719.08x = 8,554.89 × 5,369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,719.08x = 45,932,573.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,932,573.19/5,719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.46

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