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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.03, 7,344.75 and 4,522.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.03, 7,344.75 and 4,522.83 is: 6,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.03 : 7,344.75 = 4,522.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.03/7,344.75 = 4,522.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.03x = 7,344.75 × 4,522.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.03x = 33,219,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,219,055.64/5,325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.29

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