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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.04, 7,478.33 and 4,649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.04, 7,478.33 and 4,649.68 is: 6,940.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.04 : 7,478.33 = 4,649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.04/7,478.33 = 4,649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.04x = 7,478.33 × 4,649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.04x = 34,771,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,771,841.43/5,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.43

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