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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.98, 7,761.90 and 5,032.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.98, 7,761.90 and 5,032.49 is: 6,946.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.98 : 7,761.90 = 5,032.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.98/7,761.90 = 5,032.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.98x = 7,761.90 × 5,032.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.98x = 39,061,684.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,061,684.13/5,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.79

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