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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.65, 7,797.56 and 3,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.65, 7,797.56 and 3,132.60 is: 4,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.65 : 7,797.56 = 3,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.65/7,797.56 = 3,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.65x = 7,797.56 × 3,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.65x = 24,426,609.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426,609.17/5,650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.80

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