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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.92, 7,738.40 and 3,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.92, 7,738.40 and 3,250.20 is: 4,484.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.92 : 7,738.40 = 3,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.92/7,738.40 = 3,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.92x = 7,738.40 × 3,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.92x = 25,151,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,151,347.68/5,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.97

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