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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,655.69, 7,805.70 and 3,297.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,655.69, 7,805.70 and 3,297.51 is: 4,551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,655.69 : 7,805.70 = 3,297.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,655.69/7,805.70 = 3,297.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,655.69x = 7,805.70 × 3,297.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,655.69x = 25,739,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,739,373.81/5,655.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.06

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