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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.76, 7,391.58 and 4,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.76, 7,391.58 and 4,680.56 is: 6,473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.76 : 7,391.58 = 4,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.76/7,391.58 = 4,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.76x = 7,391.58 × 4,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.76x = 34,596,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,596,733.68/5,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.02

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