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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,640.62, 7,784.64 and 3,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,640.62, 7,784.64 and 3,250.68 is: 4,486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,640.62 : 7,784.64 = 3,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,640.62/7,784.64 = 3,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,640.62x = 7,784.64 × 3,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,640.62x = 25,305,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,305,381.29/5,640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.27

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