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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,175.36, 7,795.91 and 5,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,175.36, 7,795.91 and 5,044.14 is: 7,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,175.36 : 7,795.91 = 5,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,175.36/7,795.91 = 5,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,175.36x = 7,795.91 × 5,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,175.36x = 39,323,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,323,674.08/5,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,598.25

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