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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.72, 7,550.96 and 3,347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.72, 7,550.96 and 3,347.48 is: 4,618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.72 : 7,550.96 = 3,347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.72/7,550.96 = 3,347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.72x = 7,550.96 × 3,347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.72x = 25,276,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,276,660.17/5,472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.66

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