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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.52, 7,263.42 and 4,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.52, 7,263.42 and 4,262.32 is: 6,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.52 : 7,263.42 = 4,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.52/7,263.42 = 4,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.52x = 7,263.42 × 4,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.52x = 30,959,020.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,959,020.33/4,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.20

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