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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.63, 7,808.93 and 3,140.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.63, 7,808.93 and 3,140.69 is: 4,334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.63 : 7,808.93 = 3,140.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.63/7,808.93 = 3,140.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.63x = 7,808.93 × 3,140.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.63x = 24,525,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525,373.61/5,658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.15

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