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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,643.92, 7,787.88 and 3,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,643.92, 7,787.88 and 3,285.68 is: 4,533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,643.92 : 7,787.88 = 3,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,643.92/7,787.88 = 3,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,643.92x = 7,787.88 × 3,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,643.92x = 25,588,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,588,481.56/5,643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.81

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