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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.96, 7,795.92 and 3,525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.96, 7,795.92 and 3,525.76 is: 4,862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.96 : 7,795.92 = 3,525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.96/7,795.92 = 3,525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.96x = 7,795.92 × 3,525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.96x = 27,486,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,486,542.90/5,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.33

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