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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.02, 8,007.85 and 4,804.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.02, 8,007.85 and 4,804.12 is: 7,173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.02 : 8,007.85 = 4,804.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.02/8,007.85 = 4,804.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.02x = 8,007.85 × 4,804.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.02x = 38,470,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,470,672.34/5,363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,173.32

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