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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.49, 7,797.87 and 3,411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.49, 7,797.87 and 3,411.92 is: 4,708.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.49 : 7,797.87 = 3,411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.49/7,797.87 = 3,411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.49x = 7,797.87 × 3,411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.49x = 26,605,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,605,669.62/5,650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.56

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