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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.94, 7,814.97 and 3,145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.94, 7,814.97 and 3,145.29 is: 4,340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.94 : 7,814.97 = 3,145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.94/7,814.97 = 3,145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.94x = 7,814.97 × 3,145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.94x = 24,580,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,580,346.99/5,662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.56

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