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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,645.72, 7,791.98 and 3,407.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,645.72, 7,791.98 and 3,407.91 is: 4,703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,645.72 : 7,791.98 = 3,407.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,645.72/7,791.98 = 3,407.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,645.72x = 7,791.98 × 3,407.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,645.72x = 26,554,366.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,554,366.56/5,645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.45

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