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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.33, 7,762.67 and 3,233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.33, 7,762.67 and 3,233.61 is: 4,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.33 : 7,762.67 = 3,233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.33/7,762.67 = 3,233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.33x = 7,762.67 × 3,233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.33x = 25,101,431.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101,431.17/5,625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.21

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