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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.30, 8,514.45 and 4,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.30, 8,514.45 and 4,947.30 is: 7,420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.30 : 8,514.45 = 4,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.30/8,514.45 = 4,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.30x = 8,514.45 × 4,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.30x = 42,123,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,123,538.49/5,676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.95

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