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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.52, 7,846.73 and 3,036.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.52, 7,846.73 and 3,036.82 is: 4,559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.52 : 7,846.73 = 3,036.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.52/7,846.73 = 3,036.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.52x = 7,846.73 × 3,036.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.52x = 23,829,106.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,829,106.60/5,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.27

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