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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.48, 7,765.35 and 5,034.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.48, 7,765.35 and 5,034.99 is: 6,950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.48 : 7,765.35 = 5,034.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.48/7,765.35 = 5,034.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.48x = 7,765.35 × 5,034.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.48x = 39,098,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,098,459.60/5,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.24

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