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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.95, 6,562.25 and 4,255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.95, 6,562.25 and 4,255.68 is: 5,874.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.95 : 6,562.25 = 4,255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.95/6,562.25 = 4,255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.95x = 6,562.25 × 4,255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.95x = 27,926,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,926,836.08/4,753.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,874.45

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