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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.44, 8,480.68 and 3,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.44, 8,480.68 and 3,017.16 is: 4,526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.44 : 8,480.68 = 3,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.44/8,480.68 = 3,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.44x = 8,480.68 × 3,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.44x = 25,587,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,587,568.47/5,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.82

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