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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.80, 8,045.70 and 4,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.80, 8,045.70 and 4,877.80 is: 7,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.80 : 8,045.70 = 4,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.80/8,045.70 = 4,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.80x = 8,045.70 × 4,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.80x = 39,245,315.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,245,315.46/5,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,316.70

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