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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.60, 7,562.40 and 4,312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.60, 7,562.40 and 4,312.60 is: 6,468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.60 : 7,562.40 = 4,312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.60/7,562.40 = 4,312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.60x = 7,562.40 × 4,312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.60x = 32,613,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,613,606.24/5,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.90

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