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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.52, 7,614.69 and 3,128.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.52, 7,614.69 and 3,128.98 is: 4,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.52 : 7,614.69 = 3,128.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.52/7,614.69 = 3,128.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.52x = 7,614.69 × 3,128.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.52x = 23,826,233.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,826,233.58/5,519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.72

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