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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.44, 7,732.58 and 3,494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.44, 7,732.58 and 3,494.76 is: 5,235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.44 : 7,732.58 = 3,494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.44/7,732.58 = 3,494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.44x = 7,732.58 × 3,494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.44x = 27,023,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,511.28/5,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.65

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