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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.78, 7,965.10 and 5,047.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.78, 7,965.10 and 5,047.35 is: 7,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.78 : 7,965.10 = 5,047.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.78/7,965.10 = 5,047.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.78x = 7,965.10 × 5,047.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.78x = 40,202,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,202,647.49/5,310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.01

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