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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,654.67, 7,802.85 and 3,136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,654.67, 7,802.85 and 3,136.71 is: 4,328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,654.67 : 7,802.85 = 3,136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,654.67/7,802.85 = 3,136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,654.67x = 7,802.85 × 3,136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,654.67x = 24,475,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,475,277.62/5,654.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.33

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