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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349, 7,991.04 and 4,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349, 7,991.04 and 4,474.20 is: 6,684.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349 : 7,991.04 = 4,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349/7,991.04 = 4,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349x = 7,991.04 × 4,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349x = 35,753,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,753,511.17/5,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,684.15

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