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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.83, 7,961.66 and 4,360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.83, 7,961.66 and 4,360.48 is: 6,561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.83 : 7,961.66 = 4,360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.83/7,961.66 = 4,360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.83x = 7,961.66 × 4,360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.83x = 34,716,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,716,659.20/5,290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,561.67

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