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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.40, 7,815.62 and 3,424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.40, 7,815.62 and 3,424.86 is: 4,726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.40 : 7,815.62 = 3,424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.40/7,815.62 = 3,424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.40x = 7,815.62 × 3,424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.40x = 26,767,404.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,767,404.31/5,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.38

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