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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.89, 7,163.69 and 4,545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.89, 7,163.69 and 4,545.27 is: 6,253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.89 : 7,163.69 = 4,545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.89/7,163.69 = 4,545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.89x = 7,163.69 × 4,545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.89x = 32,560,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560,882.52/5,206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,253.42

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