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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.51, 7,473.83 and 4,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.51, 7,473.83 and 4,626.24 is: 6,372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.51 : 7,473.83 = 4,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.51/7,473.83 = 4,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.51x = 7,473.83 × 4,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.51x = 34,575,731.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,575,731.30/5,425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.81

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