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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.46, 7,827.96 and 3,154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.46, 7,827.96 and 3,154.53 is: 4,353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.46 : 7,827.96 = 3,154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.46/7,827.96 = 3,154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.46x = 7,827.96 × 3,154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.46x = 24,693,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,693,534.66/5,672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.23

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