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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,722.92, 7,901.28 and 4,465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,722.92, 7,901.28 and 4,465.26 is: 6,164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,722.92 : 7,901.28 = 4,465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,722.92/7,901.28 = 4,465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,722.92x = 7,901.28 × 4,465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,722.92x = 35,281,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,281,269.53/5,722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,164.91

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