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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,661.85, 7,814.08 and 3,423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,661.85, 7,814.08 and 3,423.75 is: 4,725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,661.85 : 7,814.08 = 3,423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,661.85/7,814.08 = 3,423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,661.85x = 7,814.08 × 3,423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,661.85x = 26,753,417.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,753,417.93/5,661.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.20

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