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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.84, 7,832.76 and 3,191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.84, 7,832.76 and 3,191.84 is: 4,404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.84 : 7,832.76 = 3,191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.84/7,832.76 = 3,191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.84x = 7,832.76 × 3,191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.84x = 25,000,916.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,000,916.68/5,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.80

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