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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,682.32, 7,843.74 and 3,325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,682.32, 7,843.74 and 3,325.22 is: 4,590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,682.32 : 7,843.74 = 3,325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,682.32/7,843.74 = 3,325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,682.32x = 7,843.74 × 3,325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,682.32x = 26,082,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,082,161.12/5,682.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.05

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