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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,618.64, 7,753.68 and 3,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,618.64, 7,753.68 and 3,261 is: 4,500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,618.64 : 7,753.68 = 3,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,618.64/7,753.68 = 3,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,618.64x = 7,753.68 × 3,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,618.64x = 25,284,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,284,750.48/5,618.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.15

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