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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.92, 7,750.66 and 3,378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.92, 7,750.66 and 3,378.96 is: 4,663.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.92 : 7,750.66 = 3,378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.92/7,750.66 = 3,378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.92x = 7,750.66 × 3,378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.92x = 26,189,170.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,189,170.11/5,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.38

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