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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.54, 7,394.51 and 4,878.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.54, 7,394.51 and 4,878.47 is: 6,717.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.54 : 7,394.51 = 4,878.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.54/7,394.51 = 4,878.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.54x = 7,394.51 × 4,878.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.54x = 36,073,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,073,895.20/5,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.00

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