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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.55, 7,385.78 and 4,790.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.55, 7,385.78 and 4,790.01 is: 6,612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.55 : 7,385.78 = 4,790.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.55/7,385.78 = 4,790.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.55x = 7,385.78 × 4,790.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.55x = 35,377,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,377,960.06/5,350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,612.02

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