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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.90, 8,004.45 and 4,663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.90, 8,004.45 and 4,663.10 is: 6,978.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.90 : 8,004.45 = 4,663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.90/8,004.45 = 4,663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.90x = 8,004.45 × 4,663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.90x = 37,325,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,325,550.80/5,348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.17

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