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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662, 7,814.46 and 3,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662, 7,814.46 and 3,305.44 is: 4,562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662 : 7,814.46 = 3,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662/7,814.46 = 3,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662x = 7,814.46 × 3,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662x = 25,830,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,830,228.66/5,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.03

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