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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.76, 7,762.38 and 3,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.76, 7,762.38 and 3,141.24 is: 4,335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.76 : 7,762.38 = 3,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.76/7,762.38 = 3,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.76x = 7,762.38 × 3,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.76x = 24,383,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383,498.55/5,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.03

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