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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.69, 7,811.81 and 3,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.69, 7,811.81 and 3,424.06 is: 4,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.69 : 7,811.81 = 3,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.69/7,811.81 = 3,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.69x = 7,811.81 × 3,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.69x = 26,748,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,748,133.60/5,660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.24

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