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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.68, 7,177.52 and 4,794.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.68, 7,177.52 and 4,794.72 is: 6,602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.68 : 7,177.52 = 4,794.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.68/7,177.52 = 4,794.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.68x = 7,177.52 × 4,794.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.68x = 34,414,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,414,198.69/5,212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.02

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