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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,132.91, 7,730.49 and 4,555.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,132.91, 7,730.49 and 4,555.11 is: 6,860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,132.91 : 7,730.49 = 4,555.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,132.91/7,730.49 = 4,555.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,132.91x = 7,730.49 × 4,555.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,132.91x = 35,213,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,213,232.30/5,132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.29

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