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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.92, 7,606.32 and 3,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.92, 7,606.32 and 3,832.44 is: 5,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.92 : 7,606.32 = 3,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.92/7,606.32 = 3,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.92x = 7,606.32 × 3,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.92x = 29,150,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,150,765.02/5,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.72

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