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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.49, 7,377.47 and 4,783.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.49, 7,377.47 and 4,783.99 is: 6,603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.49 : 7,377.47 = 4,783.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.49/7,377.47 = 4,783.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.49x = 7,377.47 × 4,783.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.49x = 35,293,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,293,745.19/5,344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.77

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