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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.29, 8,483.94 and 4,876.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.29, 8,483.94 and 4,876.34 is: 7,321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.29 : 8,483.94 = 4,876.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.29/8,483.94 = 4,876.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.29x = 8,483.94 × 4,876.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.29x = 41,370,533.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,370,533.56/5,650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.84

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