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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,643.52, 7,788.48 and 3,125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,643.52, 7,788.48 and 3,125.73 is: 4,313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,643.52 : 7,788.48 = 3,125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,643.52/7,788.48 = 3,125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,643.52x = 7,788.48 × 3,125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,643.52x = 24,344,685.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,344,685.59/5,643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.74

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