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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.55, 7,773.48 and 3,114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.55, 7,773.48 and 3,114.85 is: 4,298.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.55 : 7,773.48 = 3,114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.55/7,773.48 = 3,114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.55x = 7,773.48 × 3,114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.55x = 24,213,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,213,224.18/5,632.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.80

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