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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.60, 8,215.80 and 4,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.60, 8,215.80 and 4,790.20 is: 7,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.60 : 8,215.80 = 4,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.60/8,215.80 = 4,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.60x = 8,215.80 × 4,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.60x = 39,355,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,355,325.16/5,470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.97

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