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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.75, 8,223.68 and 4,702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.75, 8,223.68 and 4,702.73 is: 7,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.75 : 8,223.68 = 4,702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.75/8,223.68 = 4,702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.75x = 8,223.68 × 4,702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.75x = 38,673,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,673,746.65/5,477.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.15

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