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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,065.84, 7,563.38 and 4,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,065.84, 7,563.38 and 4,371.76 is: 6,527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,065.84 : 7,563.38 = 4,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,065.84/7,563.38 = 4,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,065.84x = 7,563.38 × 4,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,065.84x = 33,065,282.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,065,282.15/5,065.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.11

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