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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.67, 7,551.52 and 3,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.67, 7,551.52 and 3,082.24 is: 4,253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.67 : 7,551.52 = 3,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.67/7,551.52 = 3,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.67x = 7,551.52 × 3,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.67x = 23,275,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,275,597.00/5,472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.06

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