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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.68, 7,759.32 and 3,265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.68, 7,759.32 and 3,265.28 is: 4,506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.68 : 7,759.32 = 3,265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.68/7,759.32 = 3,265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.68x = 7,759.32 × 3,265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.68x = 25,336,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,336,352.41/5,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.10

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