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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.65, 7,414.23 and 4,474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.65, 7,414.23 and 4,474.27 is: 6,184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.65 : 7,414.23 = 4,474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.65/7,414.23 = 4,474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.65x = 7,414.23 × 4,474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.65x = 33,173,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,173,266.86/5,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.83

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