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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.48, 7,901.40 and 4,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.48, 7,901.40 and 4,452.40 is: 6,680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.48 : 7,901.40 = 4,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.48/7,901.40 = 4,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.48x = 7,901.40 × 4,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.48x = 35,180,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,180,193.36/5,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,680.02

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