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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.97, 7,814.84 and 3,145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.97, 7,814.84 and 3,145.02 is: 4,340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.97 : 7,814.84 = 3,145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.97/7,814.84 = 3,145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.97x = 7,814.84 × 3,145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.97x = 24,577,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577,828.10/5,662.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.10

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