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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.53, 7,966.67 and 4,846.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.53, 7,966.67 and 4,846.73 is: 7,262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.53 : 7,966.67 = 4,846.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.53/7,966.67 = 4,846.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.53x = 7,966.67 × 4,846.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.53x = 38,612,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,612,234.42/5,316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.68

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