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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.91, 7,380.79 and 4,786.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.91, 7,380.79 and 4,786.39 is: 6,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.91 : 7,380.79 = 4,786.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.91/7,380.79 = 4,786.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.91x = 7,380.79 × 4,786.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.91x = 35,327,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,327,336.71/5,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.05

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