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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.26, 8,045.34 and 4,791.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.26, 8,045.34 and 4,791.11 is: 7,177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.26 : 8,045.34 = 4,791.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.26/8,045.34 = 4,791.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.26x = 8,045.34 × 4,791.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.26x = 38,546,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,546,068.70/5,370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.70

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