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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.89, 7,858.53 and 4,704.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.89, 7,858.53 and 4,704.29 is: 7,020.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.89 : 7,858.53 = 4,704.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.89/7,858.53 = 4,704.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.89x = 7,858.53 × 4,704.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.89x = 36,968,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,968,780.57/5,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.43

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