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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.20, 8,039.10 and 4,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.20, 8,039.10 and 4,722.20 is: 7,069.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.20 : 8,039.10 = 4,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.20/8,039.10 = 4,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.20x = 8,039.10 × 4,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.20x = 37,962,238.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962,238.02/5,370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.05

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