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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.34, 7,815.24 and 3,179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.34, 7,815.24 and 3,179.34 is: 4,387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.34 : 7,815.24 = 3,179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.34/7,815.24 = 3,179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.34x = 7,815.24 × 3,179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.34x = 24,847,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,847,305.14/5,663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.39

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