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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,176.30, 7,771.65 and 3,232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,176.30, 7,771.65 and 3,232.30 is: 4,852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,176.30 : 7,771.65 = 3,232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,176.30/7,771.65 = 3,232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,176.30x = 7,771.65 × 3,232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,176.30x = 25,120,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,120,304.30/5,176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.95

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