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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.95, 7,762.07 and 3,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.95, 7,762.07 and 3,355.44 is: 4,631.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.95 : 7,762.07 = 3,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.95/7,762.07 = 3,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.95x = 7,762.07 × 3,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.95x = 26,045,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045,160.16/5,623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.12

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