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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.83, 7,814.44 and 3,145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.83, 7,814.44 and 3,145.10 is: 4,340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.83 : 7,814.44 = 3,145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.83/7,814.44 = 3,145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.83x = 7,814.44 × 3,145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.83x = 24,577,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577,179.52/5,662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.09

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