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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.82, 7,804.74 and 3,529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.82, 7,804.74 and 3,529.18 is: 4,872.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.82 : 7,804.74 = 3,529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.82/7,804.74 = 3,529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.82x = 7,804.74 × 3,529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.82x = 27,544,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,544,332.31/5,652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.67

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