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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.22, 7,744.87 and 3,255.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.22, 7,744.87 and 3,255.73 is: 4,492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.22 : 7,744.87 = 3,255.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.22/7,744.87 = 3,255.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.22x = 7,744.87 × 3,255.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.22x = 25,215,205.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,215,205.61/5,612.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.91

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