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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.95, 7,799.89 and 3,413.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.95, 7,799.89 and 3,413.38 is: 4,710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.95 : 7,799.89 = 3,413.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.95/7,799.89 = 3,413.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.95x = 7,799.89 × 3,413.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.95x = 26,623,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,623,988.53/5,651.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.58

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