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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.23, 7,193.47 and 4,649.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.23, 7,193.47 and 4,649.73 is: 6,419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.23 : 7,193.47 = 4,649.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.23/7,193.47 = 4,649.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.23x = 7,193.47 × 4,649.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.23x = 33,447,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,447,699.62/5,210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.62

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