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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.74, 7,386.05 and 4,790.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.74, 7,386.05 and 4,790.17 is: 6,612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.74 : 7,386.05 = 4,790.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.74/7,386.05 = 4,790.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.74x = 7,386.05 × 4,790.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.74x = 35,380,374.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,380,374.25/5,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,612.25

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