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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.79, 7,254.59 and 4,927.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.79, 7,254.59 and 4,927.17 is: 6,804.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.79 : 7,254.59 = 4,927.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.79/7,254.59 = 4,927.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.79x = 7,254.59 × 4,927.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.79x = 35,744,573.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,744,573.57/5,252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.87

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