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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.63, 8,032.40 and 4,759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.63, 8,032.40 and 4,759.46 is: 6,562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.63 : 8,032.40 = 4,759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.63/8,032.40 = 4,759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.63x = 8,032.40 × 4,759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.63x = 38,229,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,229,886.50/5,825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.37

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