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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.54, 7,828.04 and 3,029.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.54, 7,828.04 and 3,029.65 is: 4,538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.54 : 7,828.04 = 3,029.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.54/7,828.04 = 3,029.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.54x = 7,828.04 × 3,029.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.54x = 23,716,209.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716,209.39/5,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.52

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