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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.01, 8,044.71 and 4,754.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.01, 8,044.71 and 4,754.31 is: 7,131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.01 : 8,044.71 = 4,754.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.01/8,044.71 = 4,754.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.01x = 8,044.71 × 4,754.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.01x = 38,247,045.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,247,045.20/5,363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.64

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