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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.52, 7,773.35 and 3,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.52, 7,773.35 and 3,274.50 is: 4,519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.52 : 7,773.35 = 3,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.52/7,773.35 = 3,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.52x = 7,773.35 × 3,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.52x = 25,453,818.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453,818.20/5,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.08

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