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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.88, 7,811.94 and 3,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.88, 7,811.94 and 3,143 is: 4,337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.88 : 7,811.94 = 3,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.88/7,811.94 = 3,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.88x = 7,811.94 × 3,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.88x = 24,552,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,552,927.42/5,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.30

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