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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.43, 7,710.93 and 4,823.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.43, 7,710.93 and 4,823.48 is: 7,221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.43 : 7,710.93 = 4,823.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.43/7,710.93 = 4,823.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.43x = 7,710.93 × 4,823.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.43x = 37,193,535.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193,535.91/5,150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.44

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