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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.67, 7,273.51 and 4,537.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.67, 7,273.51 and 4,537.55 is: 6,255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.67 : 7,273.51 = 4,537.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.67/7,273.51 = 4,537.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.67x = 7,273.51 × 4,537.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.67x = 33,003,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,003,922.14/5,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.88

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