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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,671.62, 7,825.21 and 3,281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,671.62, 7,825.21 and 3,281.41 is: 4,527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,671.62 : 7,825.21 = 3,281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,671.62/7,825.21 = 3,281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,671.62x = 7,825.21 × 3,281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,671.62x = 25,677,723.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,677,723.92/5,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.41

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