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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.68, 7,170.12 and 3,632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.68, 7,170.12 and 3,632.04 is: 5,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.68 : 7,170.12 = 3,632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.68/7,170.12 = 3,632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.68x = 7,170.12 × 3,632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.68x = 26,042,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,042,162.64/5,206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.68

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