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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.20, 8,212.80 and 3,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.20, 8,212.80 and 3,171.20 is: 4,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.20 : 8,212.80 = 3,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.20/8,212.80 = 3,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.20x = 8,212.80 × 3,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.20x = 26,044,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044,431.36/5,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.80

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