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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.73, 8,070.99 and 4,750.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.73, 8,070.99 and 4,750.63 is: 7,091.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.73 : 8,070.99 = 4,750.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.73/8,070.99 = 4,750.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.73x = 8,070.99 × 4,750.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.73x = 38,342,287.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,342,287.22/5,406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.59

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