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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.61, 7,797.50 and 3,132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.61, 7,797.50 and 3,132.59 is: 4,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.61 : 7,797.50 = 3,132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.61/7,797.50 = 3,132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.61x = 7,797.50 × 3,132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.61x = 24,426,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426,339.37/5,650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.78

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