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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.16, 8,003.41 and 5,127.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.16, 8,003.41 and 5,127.81 is: 7,073.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.16 : 8,003.41 = 5,127.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.16/8,003.41 = 5,127.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.16x = 8,003.41 × 5,127.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.16x = 41,039,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,039,965.83/5,802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.22

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