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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.62, 7,895.64 and 4,785.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.62, 7,895.64 and 4,785.35 is: 7,204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.62 : 7,895.64 = 4,785.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.62/7,895.64 = 4,785.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.62x = 7,895.64 × 4,785.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.62x = 37,783,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,783,373.06/5,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.22

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