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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.05, 7,791.98 and 3,856.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.05, 7,791.98 and 3,856.71 is: 5,318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.05 : 7,791.98 = 3,856.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.05/7,791.98 = 3,856.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.05x = 7,791.98 × 3,856.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.05x = 30,051,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,051,416.83/5,650.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,318.79

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