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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.08, 7,518.72 and 4,133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.08, 7,518.72 and 4,133.44 is: 5,689.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.08 : 7,518.72 = 4,133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.08/7,518.72 = 4,133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.08x = 7,518.72 × 4,133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.08x = 31,078,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,078,178.00/5,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.81

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