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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.62, 7,631.34 and 3,172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.62, 7,631.34 and 3,172.52 is: 4,378.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.62 : 7,631.34 = 3,172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.62/7,631.34 = 3,172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.62x = 7,631.34 × 3,172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.62x = 24,210,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,210,578.78/5,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.34

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