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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.46, 7,759.94 and 3,265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.46, 7,759.94 and 3,265.97 is: 4,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.46 : 7,759.94 = 3,265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.46/7,759.94 = 3,265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.46x = 7,759.94 × 3,265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.46x = 25,343,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,343,720.01/5,622.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.59

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