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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.23, 7,811.98 and 3,891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.23, 7,811.98 and 3,891.76 is: 5,368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.23 : 7,811.98 = 3,891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.23/7,811.98 = 3,891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.23x = 7,811.98 × 3,891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.23x = 30,402,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,402,351.28/5,663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.38

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