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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,479.68, 8,211.96 and 4,747.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,479.68, 8,211.96 and 4,747.44 is: 7,114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,479.68 : 8,211.96 = 4,747.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,479.68/8,211.96 = 4,747.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,479.68x = 8,211.96 × 4,747.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,479.68x = 38,985,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,985,787.38/5,479.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,114.61

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