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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.39, 7,758.59 and 3,384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.39, 7,758.59 and 3,384.92 is: 4,669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.39 : 7,758.59 = 3,384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.39/7,758.59 = 3,384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.39x = 7,758.59 × 3,384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.39x = 26,262,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,262,206.46/5,624.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.34

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