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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.65, 7,678.74 and 3,172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.65, 7,678.74 and 3,172.46 is: 4,761.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.65 : 7,678.74 = 3,172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.65/7,678.74 = 3,172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.65x = 7,678.74 × 3,172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.65x = 24,360,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,360,495.50/5,115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.96

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