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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.04, 7,747.62 and 3,255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.04, 7,747.62 and 3,255.68 is: 4,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.04 : 7,747.62 = 3,255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.04/7,747.62 = 3,255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.04x = 7,747.62 × 3,255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.04x = 25,223,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,223,771.48/5,614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.98

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