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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.71, 8,013.83 and 4,502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.71, 8,013.83 and 4,502.55 is: 6,743.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.71 : 8,013.83 = 4,502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.71/8,013.83 = 4,502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.71x = 8,013.83 × 4,502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.71x = 36,082,647.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,082,647.75/5,350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,743.53

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