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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.33, 7,775.58 and 3,508.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.33, 7,775.58 and 3,508.51 is: 4,843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.33 : 7,775.58 = 3,508.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.33/7,775.58 = 3,508.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.33x = 7,775.58 × 3,508.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.33x = 27,280,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280,700.19/5,632.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.59

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