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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.65, 8,017.99 and 4,701.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.65, 8,017.99 and 4,701.65 is: 7,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.65 : 8,017.99 = 4,701.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.65/8,017.99 = 4,701.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.65x = 8,017.99 × 4,701.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.65x = 37,697,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,697,730.84/5,349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.77

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