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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.53, 8,020.62 and 4,963.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.53, 8,020.62 and 4,963.73 is: 7,482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.53 : 8,020.62 = 4,963.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.53/8,020.62 = 4,963.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.53x = 8,020.62 × 4,963.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.53x = 39,812,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,812,152.01/5,320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,482.74

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