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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.34, 8,091.72 and 4,757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.34, 8,091.72 and 4,757.82 is: 7,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.34 : 8,091.72 = 4,757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.34/8,091.72 = 4,757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.34x = 8,091.72 × 4,757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.34x = 38,498,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,498,947.25/5,399.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.31

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