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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.76, 8,274.88 and 3,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.76, 8,274.88 and 3,210.24 is: 4,807.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.76 : 8,274.88 = 3,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.76/8,274.88 = 3,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.76x = 8,274.88 × 3,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.76x = 26,564,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,564,350.77/5,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.37

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