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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.76, 8,522.52 and 3,338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.76, 8,522.52 and 3,338.76 is: 5,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.76 : 8,522.52 = 3,338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.76/8,522.52 = 3,338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.76x = 8,522.52 × 3,338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.76x = 28,454,648.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,454,648.88/5,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.01

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