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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,531.44, 7,631.76 and 3,292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,531.44, 7,631.76 and 3,292.19 is: 4,542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,531.44 : 7,631.76 = 3,292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,531.44/7,631.76 = 3,292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,531.44x = 7,631.76 × 3,292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,531.44x = 25,125,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125,203.95/5,531.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.25

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