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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.50, 8,233.98 and 4,867.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.50, 8,233.98 and 4,867.76 is: 7,334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.50 : 8,233.98 = 4,867.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.50/8,233.98 = 4,867.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.50x = 8,233.98 × 4,867.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.50x = 40,081,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,081,038.48/5,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.80

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