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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.51, 7,765.40 and 3,269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.51, 7,765.40 and 3,269.95 is: 4,513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.51 : 7,765.40 = 3,269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.51/7,765.40 = 3,269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.51x = 7,765.40 × 3,269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.51x = 25,392,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,392,469.73/5,626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.01

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