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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,639.94, 7,783.56 and 3,282.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,639.94, 7,783.56 and 3,282.21 is: 4,529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,639.94 : 7,783.56 = 3,282.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,639.94/7,783.56 = 3,282.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,639.94x = 7,783.56 × 3,282.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,639.94x = 25,547,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547,278.47/5,639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.71

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