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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.32, 7,762.44 and 3,224.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.32, 7,762.44 and 3,224.86 is: 4,840.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.32 : 7,762.44 = 3,224.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.32/7,762.44 = 3,224.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.32x = 7,762.44 × 3,224.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.32x = 25,032,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,032,782.26/5,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.69

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