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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.82, 7,748.44 and 3,377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.82, 7,748.44 and 3,377.99 is: 4,661.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.82 : 7,748.44 = 3,377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.82/7,748.44 = 3,377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.82x = 7,748.44 × 3,377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.82x = 26,174,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,174,163.76/5,614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.62

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