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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,493.51, 8,247.38 and 4,718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,493.51, 8,247.38 and 4,718.52 is: 7,083.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,493.51 : 8,247.38 = 4,718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,493.51/8,247.38 = 4,718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,493.51x = 8,247.38 × 4,718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,493.51x = 38,915,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,915,403.89/5,493.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.89

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