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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.48, 7,969.60 and 3,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.48, 7,969.60 and 3,122.56 is: 4,677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.48 : 7,969.60 = 3,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.48/7,969.60 = 3,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.48x = 7,969.60 × 3,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.48x = 24,885,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885,554.18/5,320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.31

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