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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.30, 8,065.49 and 4,993.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.30, 8,065.49 and 4,993.54 is: 7,527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.30 : 8,065.49 = 4,993.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.30/8,065.49 = 4,993.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.30x = 8,065.49 × 4,993.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.30x = 40,275,346.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,275,346.93/5,350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.68

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