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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.63, 7,852.77 and 4,363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.63, 7,852.77 and 4,363.58 is: 6,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.63 : 7,852.77 = 4,363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.63/7,852.77 = 4,363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.63x = 7,852.77 × 4,363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.63x = 34,266,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,266,150.85/5,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.80

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