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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.32, 7,815.28 and 3,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.32, 7,815.28 and 3,145.44 is: 4,340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.32 : 7,815.28 = 3,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.32/7,815.28 = 3,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.32x = 7,815.28 × 3,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.32x = 24,582,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,582,494.32/5,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.65

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