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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.70, 7,255.87 and 4,694.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.70, 7,255.87 and 4,694.18 is: 6,481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.70 : 7,255.87 = 4,694.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.70/7,255.87 = 4,694.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.70x = 7,255.87 × 4,694.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.70x = 34,060,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,060,359.84/5,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.88

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