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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.69, 7,768.97 and 3,145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.69, 7,768.97 and 3,145.69 is: 4,341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.69 : 7,768.97 = 3,145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.69/7,768.97 = 3,145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.69x = 7,768.97 × 3,145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.69x = 24,438,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,438,747.88/5,629.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.05

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