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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.76, 8,533.37 and 5,270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.76, 8,533.37 and 5,270.95 is: 7,923.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.76 : 8,533.37 = 5,270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.76/8,533.37 = 5,270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.76x = 8,533.37 × 5,270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.76x = 44,978,966.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,978,966.60/5,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,923.35

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