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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.82, 7,305.64 and 4,988.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.82, 7,305.64 and 4,988.93 is: 6,916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.82 : 7,305.64 = 4,988.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.82/7,305.64 = 4,988.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.82x = 7,305.64 × 4,988.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.82x = 36,447,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,447,277.56/5,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.23

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