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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,583.83, 7,706.37 and 3,225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,583.83, 7,706.37 and 3,225.97 is: 4,452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,583.83 : 7,706.37 = 3,225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,583.83/7,706.37 = 3,225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,583.83x = 7,706.37 × 3,225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,583.83x = 24,860,518.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,860,518.43/5,583.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.23

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