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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.02, 7,759.56 and 3,385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.02, 7,759.56 and 3,385.18 is: 4,670.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.02 : 7,759.56 = 3,385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.02/7,759.56 = 3,385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.02x = 7,759.56 × 3,385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.02x = 26,267,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,267,507.32/5,624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.59

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