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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.85, 7,730.33 and 3,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.85, 7,730.33 and 3,362.82 is: 4,641.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.85 : 7,730.33 = 3,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.85/7,730.33 = 3,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.85x = 7,730.33 × 3,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.85x = 25,995,708.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,995,708.33/5,600.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.39

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