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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,227.58, 7,195.28 and 4,729.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,227.58, 7,195.28 and 4,729.16 is: 6,509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,227.58 : 7,195.28 = 4,729.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,227.58/7,195.28 = 4,729.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,227.58x = 7,195.28 × 4,729.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,227.58x = 34,027,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027,570.74/5,227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,509.25

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