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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.58, 8,036.46 and 4,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.58, 8,036.46 and 4,954.74 is: 7,469.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.58 : 8,036.46 = 4,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.58/8,036.46 = 4,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.58x = 8,036.46 × 4,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.58x = 39,818,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,818,569.82/5,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.84

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