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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.26, 7,525.58 and 4,645.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.26, 7,525.58 and 4,645.54 is: 6,983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.26 : 7,525.58 = 4,645.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.26/7,525.58 = 4,645.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.26x = 7,525.58 × 4,645.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.26x = 34,960,382.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,960,382.91/5,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.33

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