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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.64, 7,355.58 and 4,767.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.64, 7,355.58 and 4,767.14 is: 6,581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.64 : 7,355.58 = 4,767.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.64/7,355.58 = 4,767.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.64x = 7,355.58 × 4,767.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.64x = 35,065,080.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,065,080.15/5,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.73

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