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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.50, 7,835.52 and 3,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.50, 7,835.52 and 3,524.72 is: 4,865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.50 : 7,835.52 = 3,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.50/7,835.52 = 3,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.50x = 7,835.52 × 3,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.50x = 27,618,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,618,014.05/5,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.32

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