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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.56, 7,763.34 and 3,141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.56, 7,763.34 and 3,141.56 is: 4,335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.56 : 7,763.34 = 3,141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.56/7,763.34 = 3,141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.56x = 7,763.34 × 3,141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.56x = 24,388,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,388,998.41/5,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.39

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