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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.76, 7,748.67 and 3,491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.76, 7,748.67 and 3,491.88 is: 4,818.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.76 : 7,748.67 = 3,491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.76/7,748.67 = 3,491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.76x = 7,748.67 × 3,491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.76x = 27,057,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,057,425.80/5,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,818.12

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