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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.83, 7,822.12 and 3,279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.83, 7,822.12 and 3,279.36 is: 4,524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.83 : 7,822.12 = 3,279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.83/7,822.12 = 3,279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.83x = 7,822.12 × 3,279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.83x = 25,651,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,651,547.44/5,669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.22

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