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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.70, 7,322.46 and 4,555.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.70, 7,322.46 and 4,555.65 is: 6,288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.70 : 7,322.46 = 4,555.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.70/7,322.46 = 4,555.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.70x = 7,322.46 × 4,555.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.70x = 33,358,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358,564.90/5,304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,288.50

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