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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.54, 7,770.13 and 3,146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.54, 7,770.13 and 3,146.54 is: 4,342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.54 : 7,770.13 = 3,146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.54/7,770.13 = 3,146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.54x = 7,770.13 × 3,146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.54x = 24,449,024.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,449,024.85/5,630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.22

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