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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.41, 7,912.25 and 4,808.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.41, 7,912.25 and 4,808.27 is: 7,192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.41 : 7,912.25 = 4,808.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.41/7,912.25 = 4,808.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.41x = 7,912.25 × 4,808.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.41x = 38,044,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,044,248.08/5,289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,192.53

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