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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.63, 7,310.93 and 4,734.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.63, 7,310.93 and 4,734.76 is: 6,536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.63 : 7,310.93 = 4,734.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.63/7,310.93 = 4,734.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.63x = 7,310.93 × 4,734.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.63x = 34,615,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,615,470.68/5,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.61

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