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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.06, 8,027.48 and 4,968.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.06, 8,027.48 and 4,968.24 is: 7,489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.06 : 8,027.48 = 4,968.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.06/8,027.48 = 4,968.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.06x = 8,027.48 × 4,968.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.06x = 39,882,447.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,882,447.24/5,325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.58

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