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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.70, 7,995.84 and 4,901.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.70, 7,995.84 and 4,901.73 is: 7,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.70 : 7,995.84 = 4,901.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.70/7,995.84 = 4,901.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.70x = 7,995.84 × 4,901.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.70x = 39,193,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,193,408.82/5,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.75

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