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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.93, 7,815.35 and 3,305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.93, 7,815.35 and 3,305.83 is: 4,562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.93 : 7,815.35 = 3,305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.93/7,815.35 = 3,305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.93x = 7,815.35 × 3,305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.93x = 25,836,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,836,218.49/5,662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.34

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