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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.40, 8,016.30 and 4,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.40, 8,016.30 and 4,764.20 is: 7,142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.40 : 8,016.30 = 4,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.40/8,016.30 = 4,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.40x = 8,016.30 × 4,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.40x = 38,191,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,191,256.46/5,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,142.02

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