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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.22, 7,828.02 and 3,315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.22, 7,828.02 and 3,315.78 is: 4,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.22 : 7,828.02 = 3,315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.22/7,828.02 = 3,315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.22x = 7,828.02 × 3,315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.22x = 25,955,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,955,992.16/5,675.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.57

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