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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.52, 8,008.59 and 4,804.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.52, 8,008.59 and 4,804.62 is: 7,174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.52 : 8,008.59 = 4,804.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.52/8,008.59 = 4,804.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.52x = 8,008.59 × 4,804.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.52x = 38,478,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,478,231.69/5,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.06

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