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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.18, 7,814.58 and 3,425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.18, 7,814.58 and 3,425.96 is: 4,727.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.18 : 7,814.58 = 3,425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.18/7,814.58 = 3,425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.18x = 7,814.58 × 3,425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.18x = 26,772,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772,438.50/5,663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.46

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