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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.41, 7,713.90 and 4,825.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.41, 7,713.90 and 4,825.45 is: 7,224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.41 : 7,713.90 = 4,825.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.41/7,713.90 = 4,825.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.41x = 7,713.90 × 4,825.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.41x = 37,223,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223,038.76/5,152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.39

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