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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.20, 8,036.10 and 4,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.20, 8,036.10 and 4,720.20 is: 7,066.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.20 : 8,036.10 = 4,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.20/8,036.10 = 4,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.20x = 8,036.10 × 4,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.20x = 37,931,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,931,999.22/5,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.06

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