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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.96, 7,805.30 and 4,389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.96, 7,805.30 and 4,389.48 is: 6,581.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.96 : 7,805.30 = 4,389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.96/7,805.30 = 4,389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.96x = 7,805.30 × 4,389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.96x = 34,261,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,261,208.24/5,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.15

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