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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.28, 7,753.99 and 3,529.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.28, 7,753.99 and 3,529.82 is: 5,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.28 : 7,753.99 = 3,529.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.28/7,753.99 = 3,529.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.28x = 7,753.99 × 3,529.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.28x = 27,370,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,370,188.98/5,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.73

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