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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.46, 7,765.58 and 4,841.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.46, 7,765.58 and 4,841.88 is: 7,245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.46 : 7,765.58 = 4,841.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.46/7,765.58 = 4,841.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.46x = 7,765.58 × 4,841.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.46x = 37,600,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,600,006.49/5,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.46

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