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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.23, 7,811.32 and 3,421.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.23, 7,811.32 and 3,421.67 is: 4,722.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.23 : 7,811.32 = 3,421.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.23/7,811.32 = 3,421.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.23x = 7,811.32 × 3,421.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.23x = 26,727,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,727,759.30/5,660.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.03

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