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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.84, 7,759.14 and 3,856.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.84, 7,759.14 and 3,856.28 is: 5,316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.84 : 7,759.14 = 3,856.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.84/7,759.14 = 3,856.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.84x = 7,759.14 × 3,856.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.84x = 29,921,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,921,416.40/5,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.68

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