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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.70, 8,023.05 and 4,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.70, 8,023.05 and 4,530.60 is: 6,795.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.70 : 8,023.05 = 4,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.70/8,023.05 = 4,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.70x = 8,023.05 × 4,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.70x = 36,349,230.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,349,230.33/5,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.90

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