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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.94, 7,744.55 and 3,374.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.94, 7,744.55 and 3,374.91 is: 4,656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.94 : 7,744.55 = 3,374.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.94/7,744.55 = 3,374.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.94x = 7,744.55 × 3,374.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.94x = 26,137,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,137,142.37/5,612.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.59

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