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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.76, 7,363.91 and 4,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.76, 7,363.91 and 4,473.02 is: 6,146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.76 : 7,363.91 = 4,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.76/7,363.91 = 4,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.76x = 7,363.91 × 4,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.76x = 32,938,946.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,938,946.30/5,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.75

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