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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.54, 7,192.51 and 4,649.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.54, 7,192.51 and 4,649.04 is: 6,418.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.54 : 7,192.51 = 4,649.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.54/7,192.51 = 4,649.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.54x = 7,192.51 × 4,649.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.54x = 33,438,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,438,266.69/5,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.66

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