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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.64, 7,172.98 and 4,552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.64, 7,172.98 and 4,552.04 is: 6,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.64 : 7,172.98 = 4,552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.64/7,172.98 = 4,552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.64x = 7,172.98 × 4,552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.64x = 32,651,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,651,691.88/5,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,262.74

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