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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.40, 8,070.60 and 4,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.40, 8,070.60 and 4,710.80 is: 7,066.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.40 : 8,070.60 = 4,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.40/8,070.60 = 4,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.40x = 8,070.60 × 4,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.40x = 38,018,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,018,982.48/5,380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.20

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