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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.91, 7,295.77 and 4,460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.91, 7,295.77 and 4,460.76 is: 6,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.91 : 7,295.77 = 4,460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.91/7,295.77 = 4,460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.91x = 7,295.77 × 4,460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.91x = 32,544,678.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,544,678.99/5,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.06

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