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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.80, 7,431.72 and 4,851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.80, 7,431.72 and 4,851.44 is: 6,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.80 : 7,431.72 = 4,851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.80/7,431.72 = 4,851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.80x = 7,431.72 × 4,851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.80x = 36,054,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,054,543.68/5,382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,698.10

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