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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,636.32, 7,778.76 and 3,399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,636.32, 7,778.76 and 3,399.34 is: 4,691.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,636.32 : 7,778.76 = 3,399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,636.32/7,778.76 = 3,399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,636.32x = 7,778.76 × 3,399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,636.32x = 26,442,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,442,650.02/5,636.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.47

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