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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,661.93, 7,813.97 and 3,304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,661.93, 7,813.97 and 3,304.83 is: 4,560.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,661.93 : 7,813.97 = 3,304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,661.93/7,813.97 = 3,304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,661.93x = 7,813.97 × 3,304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,661.93x = 25,823,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,823,825.95/5,661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.96

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