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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.72, 7,233.42 and 4,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.72, 7,233.42 and 4,497.44 is: 6,200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.72 : 7,233.42 = 4,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.72/7,233.42 = 4,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.72x = 7,233.42 × 4,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.72x = 32,531,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,531,872.44/5,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.42

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