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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.84, 7,729.11 and 3,243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.84, 7,729.11 and 3,243.84 is: 4,475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.84 : 7,729.11 = 3,243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.84/7,729.11 = 3,243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.84x = 7,729.11 × 3,243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.84x = 25,071,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,071,996.18/5,601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.67

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