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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.61, 7,551.77 and 3,234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.61, 7,551.77 and 3,234.04 is: 4,462.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.61 : 7,551.77 = 3,234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.61/7,551.77 = 3,234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.61x = 7,551.77 × 3,234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.61x = 24,422,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,422,691.20/5,472.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.72

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