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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,645.32, 7,794.39 and 3,521.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,645.32, 7,794.39 and 3,521.68 is: 4,862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,645.32 : 7,794.39 = 3,521.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,645.32/7,794.39 = 3,521.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,645.32x = 7,794.39 × 3,521.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,645.32x = 27,449,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,449,347.38/5,645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.32

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