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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.52, 7,895.18 and 4,337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.52, 7,895.18 and 4,337.78 is: 6,505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.52 : 7,895.18 = 4,337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.52/7,895.18 = 4,337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.52x = 7,895.18 × 4,337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.52x = 34,247,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247,553.90/5,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.35

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