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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.80, 7,897.20 and 4,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.80, 7,897.20 and 4,325.20 is: 6,487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.80 : 7,897.20 = 4,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.80/7,897.20 = 4,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.80x = 7,897.20 × 4,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.80x = 34,156,969.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156,969.44/5,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,487.80

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