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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.52, 7,766.44 and 3,238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.52, 7,766.44 and 3,238.25 is: 4,469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.52 : 7,766.44 = 3,238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.52/7,766.44 = 3,238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.52x = 7,766.44 × 3,238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.52x = 25,149,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149,627.40/5,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.04

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