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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.68, 8,022.55 and 4,951.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.68, 8,022.55 and 4,951.34 is: 7,443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.68 : 8,022.55 = 4,951.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.68/8,022.55 = 4,951.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.68x = 8,022.55 × 4,951.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.68x = 39,722,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,722,320.23/5,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.27

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