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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,315.61, 7,967.28 and 4,700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,315.61, 7,967.28 and 4,700.52 is: 7,045.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,315.61 : 7,967.28 = 4,700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,315.61/7,967.28 = 4,700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,315.61x = 7,967.28 × 4,700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,315.61x = 37,450,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,450,358.99/5,315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.35

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