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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.92, 7,748.51 and 3,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.92, 7,748.51 and 3,062.66 is: 4,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.92 : 7,748.51 = 3,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.92/7,748.51 = 3,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.92x = 7,748.51 × 3,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.92x = 23,730,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,730,997.58/5,614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.42

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