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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.91, 7,536.58 and 4,570.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.91, 7,536.58 and 4,570.28 is: 6,826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.91 : 7,536.58 = 4,570.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.91/7,536.58 = 4,570.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.91x = 7,536.58 × 4,570.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.91x = 34,444,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,444,273.12/5,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.17

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