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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.55, 7,901.01 and 4,682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.55, 7,901.01 and 4,682.27 is: 7,028.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.55 : 7,901.01 = 4,682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.55/7,901.01 = 4,682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.55x = 7,901.01 × 4,682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.55x = 36,994,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,994,622.59/5,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.45

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