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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.71, 7,794.39 and 3,130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.71, 7,794.39 and 3,130.64 is: 4,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.71 : 7,794.39 = 3,130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.71/7,794.39 = 3,130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.71x = 7,794.39 × 3,130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.71x = 24,401,429.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,401,429.11/5,647.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.59

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