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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,639.36, 7,782.77 and 3,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,639.36, 7,782.77 and 3,281.96 is: 4,529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,639.36 : 7,782.77 = 3,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,639.36/7,782.77 = 3,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,639.36x = 7,782.77 × 3,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,639.36x = 25,542,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,542,739.83/5,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.37

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