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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.68, 7,639.92 and 3,178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.68, 7,639.92 and 3,178.16 is: 4,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.68 : 7,639.92 = 3,178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.68/7,639.92 = 3,178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.68x = 7,639.92 × 3,178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.68x = 24,280,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280,888.15/5,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.25

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