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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.48, 7,762.70 and 3,235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.48, 7,762.70 and 3,235.33 is: 4,464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.48 : 7,762.70 = 3,235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.48/7,762.70 = 3,235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.48x = 7,762.70 × 3,235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.48x = 25,114,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,114,896.19/5,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.49

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