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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.39, 7,808.67 and 3,140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.39, 7,808.67 and 3,140.91 is: 4,334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.39 : 7,808.67 = 3,140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.39/7,808.67 = 3,140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.39x = 7,808.67 × 3,140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.39x = 24,526,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,526,329.69/5,658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.51

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