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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.26, 7,901.28 and 4,564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.26, 7,901.28 and 4,564.08 is: 6,836.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.26 : 7,901.28 = 4,564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.26/7,901.28 = 4,564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.26x = 7,901.28 × 4,564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.26x = 36,062,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,062,074.02/5,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.08

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