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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.72, 7,874.92 and 4,544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.72, 7,874.92 and 4,544.08 is: 6,822.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.72 : 7,874.92 = 4,544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.72/7,874.92 = 4,544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.72x = 7,874.92 × 4,544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.72x = 35,784,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,784,266.47/5,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.91

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