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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.33, 7,746.87 and 3,375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.33, 7,746.87 and 3,375.67 is: 4,657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.33 : 7,746.87 = 3,375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.33/7,746.87 = 3,375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.33x = 7,746.87 × 3,375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.33x = 26,150,876.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,150,876.65/5,614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.88

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