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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.80, 7,758.68 and 3,384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.80, 7,758.68 and 3,384.40 is: 4,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.80 : 7,758.68 = 3,384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.80/7,758.68 = 3,384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.80x = 7,758.68 × 3,384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.80x = 26,258,476.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,258,476.59/5,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.83

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