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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.37, 7,815.64 and 3,145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.37, 7,815.64 and 3,145.51 is: 4,340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.37 : 7,815.64 = 3,145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.37/7,815.64 = 3,145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.37x = 7,815.64 × 3,145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.37x = 24,584,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,584,173.78/5,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.91

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