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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.25, 7,758.08 and 3,528.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.25, 7,758.08 and 3,528.21 is: 4,869.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.25 : 7,758.08 = 3,528.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.25/7,758.08 = 3,528.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.25x = 7,758.08 × 3,528.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.25x = 27,372,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372,135.44/5,621.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.40

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