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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.30, 8,266.95 and 4,973.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.30, 8,266.95 and 4,973.70 is: 7,460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.30 : 8,266.95 = 4,973.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.30/8,266.95 = 4,973.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.30x = 8,266.95 × 4,973.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.30x = 41,117,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,117,329.22/5,511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.55

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