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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.62, 8,022.94 and 4,683.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.62, 8,022.94 and 4,683.31 is: 7,026.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.62 : 8,022.94 = 4,683.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.62/8,022.94 = 4,683.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.62x = 8,022.94 × 4,683.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.62x = 37,573,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,573,883.37/5,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.28

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