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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.76, 8,053.83 and 4,696.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.76, 8,053.83 and 4,696.92 is: 7,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.76 : 8,053.83 = 4,696.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.76/8,053.83 = 4,696.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.76x = 8,053.83 × 4,696.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.76x = 37,828,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,828,195.20/5,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.43

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