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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.83, 8,501.31 and 4,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.83, 8,501.31 and 4,749 is: 7,114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.83 : 8,501.31 = 4,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.83/8,501.31 = 4,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.83x = 8,501.31 × 4,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.83x = 40,372,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,372,721.19/5,674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,114.35

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