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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.70, 7,150.32 and 3,292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.70, 7,150.32 and 3,292.83 is: 4,547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.70 : 7,150.32 = 3,292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.70/7,150.32 = 3,292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.70x = 7,150.32 × 3,292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.70x = 23,544,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,544,788.21/5,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.34

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