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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.38, 7,741.88 and 3,252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.38, 7,741.88 and 3,252.68 is: 4,488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.38 : 7,741.88 = 3,252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.38/7,741.88 = 3,252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.38x = 7,741.88 × 3,252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.38x = 25,181,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,181,803.27/5,610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.43

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