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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.05, 7,246.11 and 4,833.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.05, 7,246.11 and 4,833.09 is: 6,669.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.05 : 7,246.11 = 4,833.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.05/7,246.11 = 4,833.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.05x = 7,246.11 × 4,833.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.05x = 35,021,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,021,101.78/5,251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.35

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