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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.53, 8,029.68 and 4,969.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.53, 8,029.68 and 4,969.73 is: 7,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.53 : 8,029.68 = 4,969.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.53/8,029.68 = 4,969.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.53x = 8,029.68 × 4,969.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.53x = 39,905,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,905,301.44/5,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.80

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