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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.06, 7,773.30 and 3,274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.06, 7,773.30 and 3,274.34 is: 4,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.06 : 7,773.30 = 3,274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.06/7,773.30 = 3,274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.06x = 7,773.30 × 3,274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.06x = 25,452,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,452,427.12/5,632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.20

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