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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.76, 8,018.88 and 4,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.76, 8,018.88 and 4,773.76 is: 7,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.76 : 8,018.88 = 4,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.76/8,018.88 = 4,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.76x = 8,018.88 × 4,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.76x = 38,280,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,280,208.59/5,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.50

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