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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,682.57, 7,844.09 and 3,325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,682.57, 7,844.09 and 3,325.47 is: 4,590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,682.57 : 7,844.09 = 3,325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,682.57/7,844.09 = 3,325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,682.57x = 7,844.09 × 3,325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,682.57x = 26,085,285.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,085,285.97/5,682.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.40

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