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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.70, 7,844.55 and 4,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.70, 7,844.55 and 4,365.70 is: 6,548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.70 : 7,844.55 = 4,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.70/7,844.55 = 4,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.70x = 7,844.55 × 4,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.70x = 34,246,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,246,951.94/5,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.55

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