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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.48, 7,265.52 and 4,911.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.48, 7,265.52 and 4,911.84 is: 6,781.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.48 : 7,265.52 = 4,911.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.48/7,265.52 = 4,911.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.48x = 7,265.52 × 4,911.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.48x = 35,687,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,687,071.76/5,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,781.42

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