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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.48, 8,462.89 and 4,864.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.48, 8,462.89 and 4,864.24 is: 7,285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.48 : 8,462.89 = 4,864.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.48/8,462.89 = 4,864.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.48x = 8,462.89 × 4,864.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.48x = 41,165,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,165,528.05/5,650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.32

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