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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.17, 8,055.01 and 4,635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.17, 8,055.01 and 4,635.75 is: 6,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.17 : 8,055.01 = 4,635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.17/8,055.01 = 4,635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.17x = 8,055.01 × 4,635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.17x = 37,341,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,341,001.02/5,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,979.40

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