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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.64, 7,994.88 and 4,548.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.64, 7,994.88 and 4,548.48 is: 6,277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.64 : 7,994.88 = 4,548.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.64/7,994.88 = 4,548.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.64x = 7,994.88 × 4,548.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.64x = 36,364,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,364,551.78/5,792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,277.72

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