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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.48, 7,607.12 and 4,542.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.48, 7,607.12 and 4,542.89 is: 6,829.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.48 : 7,607.12 = 4,542.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.48/7,607.12 = 4,542.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.48x = 7,607.12 × 4,542.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.48x = 34,558,248.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,558,248.63/5,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.05

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