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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.74, 7,825.51 and 3,152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.74, 7,825.51 and 3,152.73 is: 4,351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.74 : 7,825.51 = 3,152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.74/7,825.51 = 3,152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.74x = 7,825.51 × 3,152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.74x = 24,671,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671,704.38/5,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.47

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