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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.13, 7,815.36 and 3,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.13, 7,815.36 and 3,111 is: 4,293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.13 : 7,815.36 = 3,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.13/7,815.36 = 3,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.13x = 7,815.36 × 3,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.13x = 24,313,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,313,584.96/5,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.31

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