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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,645.63, 7,791.23 and 3,407.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,645.63, 7,791.23 and 3,407.47 is: 4,702.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,645.63 : 7,791.23 = 3,407.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,645.63/7,791.23 = 3,407.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,645.63x = 7,791.23 × 3,407.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,645.63x = 26,548,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548,371.53/5,645.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.46

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