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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.28, 7,798.05 and 3,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.28, 7,798.05 and 3,555 is: 4,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.28 : 7,798.05 = 3,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.28/7,798.05 = 3,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.28x = 7,798.05 × 3,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.28x = 27,722,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,722,067.75/5,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.45

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