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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.92, 7,547.82 and 3,645.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.92, 7,547.82 and 3,645.92 is: 5,468.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.92 : 7,547.82 = 3,645.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.92/7,547.82 = 3,645.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.92x = 7,547.82 × 3,645.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.92x = 27,518,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518,747.89/5,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.84

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