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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.77, 7,251.54 and 4,552.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.77, 7,251.54 and 4,552.53 is: 6,809.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.77 : 7,251.54 = 4,552.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.77/7,251.54 = 4,552.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.77x = 7,251.54 × 4,552.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.77x = 33,012,853.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,012,853.40/4,847.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.91

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