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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.74, 7,367.25 and 4,858.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.74, 7,367.25 and 4,858.67 is: 6,689.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.74 : 7,367.25 = 4,858.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.74/7,367.25 = 4,858.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.74x = 7,367.25 × 4,858.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.74x = 35,795,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,795,031.75/5,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.73

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