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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,639.50, 7,782.51 and 3,283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,639.50, 7,782.51 and 3,283.21 is: 4,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,639.50 : 7,782.51 = 3,283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,639.50/7,782.51 = 3,283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,639.50x = 7,782.51 × 3,283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,639.50x = 25,551,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,551,614.66/5,639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.83

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