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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.67, 7,630.71 and 3,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.67, 7,630.71 and 3,171.76 is: 4,376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.67 : 7,630.71 = 3,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.67/7,630.71 = 3,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.67x = 7,630.71 × 3,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.67x = 24,202,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,202,749.78/5,529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.89

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