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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.52, 8,609.94 and 4,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.52, 8,609.94 and 4,998.52 is: 7,486.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.52 : 8,609.94 = 4,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.52/8,609.94 = 4,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.52x = 8,609.94 × 4,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.52x = 43,036,957.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,036,957.29/5,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.62

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