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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.22, 7,797.09 and 3,292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.22, 7,797.09 and 3,292.91 is: 4,543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.22 : 7,797.09 = 3,292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.22/7,797.09 = 3,292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.22x = 7,797.09 × 3,292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.22x = 25,675,076.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,675,076.65/5,651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.28

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