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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.65, 7,808.66 and 3,140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.65, 7,808.66 and 3,140.73 is: 4,334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.65 : 7,808.66 = 3,140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.65/7,808.66 = 3,140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.65x = 7,808.66 × 3,140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.65x = 24,524,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524,892.72/5,658.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.05

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