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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.27, 7,759.93 and 3,234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.27, 7,759.93 and 3,234.11 is: 4,462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.27 : 7,759.93 = 3,234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.27/7,759.93 = 3,234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.27x = 7,759.93 × 3,234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.27x = 25,096,467.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,096,467.21/5,624.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.17

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