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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.68, 7,768.50 and 3,535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.68, 7,768.50 and 3,535.14 is: 5,298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.68 : 7,768.50 = 3,535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.68/7,768.50 = 3,535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.68x = 7,768.50 × 3,535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.68x = 27,462,735.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,462,735.09/5,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,298.94

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