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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.23, 7,503.77 and 4,960.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.23, 7,503.77 and 4,960.49 is: 6,847.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.23 : 7,503.77 = 4,960.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.23/7,503.77 = 4,960.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.23x = 7,503.77 × 4,960.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.23x = 37,222,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,222,350.93/5,436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.10

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