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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.59, 7,770.21 and 3,146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.59, 7,770.21 and 3,146.59 is: 4,342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.59 : 7,770.21 = 3,146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.59/7,770.21 = 3,146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.59x = 7,770.21 × 3,146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.59x = 24,449,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,449,626.23/5,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.29

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