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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.03, 8,037.44 and 4,734.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.03, 8,037.44 and 4,734.59 is: 7,060.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.03 : 8,037.44 = 4,734.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.03/8,037.44 = 4,734.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.03x = 8,037.44 × 4,734.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.03x = 38,053,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,053,919.19/5,390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.06

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