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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.95, 7,745.57 and 3,223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.95, 7,745.57 and 3,223.33 is: 4,448.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.95 : 7,745.57 = 3,223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.95/7,745.57 = 3,223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.95x = 7,745.57 × 3,223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.95x = 24,966,492.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,966,492.67/5,611.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.81

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