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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,505.60, 8,258.40 and 3,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,505.60, 8,258.40 and 3,172.80 is: 4,759.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,505.60 : 8,258.40 = 3,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,505.60/8,258.40 = 3,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,505.60x = 8,258.40 × 3,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,505.60x = 26,202,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,202,251.52/5,505.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.20

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