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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.68, 7,745.38 and 3,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.68, 7,745.38 and 3,255.24 is: 4,492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.68 : 7,745.38 = 3,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.68/7,745.38 = 3,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.68x = 7,745.38 × 3,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.68x = 25,213,070.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,213,070.79/5,612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.16

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