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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.70, 7,232.90 and 4,685.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.70, 7,232.90 and 4,685.45 is: 6,451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.70 : 7,232.90 = 4,685.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.70/7,232.90 = 4,685.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.70x = 7,232.90 × 4,685.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.70x = 33,889,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,889,331.71/5,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.80

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