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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,659.95, 7,811.66 and 3,142.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,659.95, 7,811.66 and 3,142.87 is: 4,337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,659.95 : 7,811.66 = 3,142.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,659.95/7,811.66 = 3,142.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,659.95x = 7,811.66 × 3,142.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,659.95x = 24,551,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,551,000.66/5,659.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.67

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