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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.48, 7,316.92 and 4,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.48, 7,316.92 and 4,727.84 is: 6,489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.48 : 7,316.92 = 4,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.48/7,316.92 = 4,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.48x = 7,316.92 × 4,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.48x = 34,593,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593,227.05/5,330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,489.70

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