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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.68, 7,763.46 and 3,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.68, 7,763.46 and 3,268.28 is: 4,510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.68 : 7,763.46 = 3,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.68/7,763.46 = 3,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.68x = 7,763.46 × 3,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.68x = 25,373,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,373,161.05/5,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.24

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