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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.68, 7,812.13 and 3,271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.68, 7,812.13 and 3,271.08 is: 4,514.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.68 : 7,812.13 = 3,271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.68/7,812.13 = 3,271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.68x = 7,812.13 × 3,271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.68x = 25,554,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,554,102.20/5,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.32

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