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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.43, 7,811.90 and 3,303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.43, 7,811.90 and 3,303.33 is: 4,558.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.43 : 7,811.90 = 3,303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.43/7,811.90 = 3,303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.43x = 7,811.90 × 3,303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.43x = 25,805,267.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,805,267.11/5,660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.89

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