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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.52, 7,763.24 and 3,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.52, 7,763.24 and 3,141.52 is: 4,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.52 : 7,763.24 = 3,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.52/7,763.24 = 3,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.52x = 7,763.24 × 3,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.52x = 24,388,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,388,373.72/5,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.31

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