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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.32, 7,314.62 and 4,995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.32, 7,314.62 and 4,995.43 is: 6,925.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.32 : 7,314.62 = 4,995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.32/7,314.62 = 4,995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.32x = 7,314.62 × 4,995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.32x = 36,539,628.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,539,628.92/5,276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.21

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