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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.32, 7,761.42 and 3,234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.32, 7,761.42 and 3,234.28 is: 4,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.32 : 7,761.42 = 3,234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.32/7,761.42 = 3,234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.32x = 7,761.42 × 3,234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.32x = 25,102,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102,605.48/5,624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.22

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