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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.68, 7,180.96 and 4,362.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.68, 7,180.96 and 4,362.05 is: 6,020.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.68 : 7,180.96 = 4,362.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.68/7,180.96 = 4,362.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.68x = 7,180.96 × 4,362.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.68x = 31,323,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,323,670.66/5,202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.69

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