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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.60, 7,993.80 and 4,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.60, 7,993.80 and 4,621.20 is: 6,913.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.60 : 7,993.80 = 4,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.60/7,993.80 = 4,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.60x = 7,993.80 × 4,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.60x = 36,940,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,940,948.56/5,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.12

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