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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.62, 7,832.22 and 3,157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.62, 7,832.22 and 3,157.74 is: 4,357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.62 : 7,832.22 = 3,157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.62/7,832.22 = 3,157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.62x = 7,832.22 × 3,157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.62x = 24,732,114.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,732,114.38/5,675.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.61

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