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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.26, 7,744.59 and 3,372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.26, 7,744.59 and 3,372.82 is: 4,654.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.26 : 7,744.59 = 3,372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.26/7,744.59 = 3,372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.26x = 7,744.59 × 3,372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.26x = 26,121,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,121,108.04/5,612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.29

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