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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.59, 8,053.65 and 4,817.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.59, 8,053.65 and 4,817.06 is: 7,223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.59 : 8,053.65 = 4,817.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.59/8,053.65 = 4,817.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.59x = 8,053.65 × 4,817.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.59x = 38,794,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,794,875.00/5,370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,223.58

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