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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.76, 7,797.62 and 3,292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.76, 7,797.62 and 3,292.44 is: 4,543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.76 : 7,797.62 = 3,292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.76/7,797.62 = 3,292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.76x = 7,797.62 × 3,292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.76x = 25,673,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,673,195.99/5,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.32

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