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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.40, 7,866.90 and 4,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.40, 7,866.90 and 4,672.20 is: 6,993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.40 : 7,866.90 = 4,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.40/7,866.90 = 4,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.40x = 7,866.90 × 4,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.40x = 36,755,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,755,730.18/5,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.90

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