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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.44, 7,814.64 and 3,566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.44, 7,814.64 and 3,566.08 is: 4,920.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.44 : 7,814.64 = 3,566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.44/7,814.64 = 3,566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.44x = 7,814.64 × 3,566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.44x = 27,867,631.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,867,631.41/5,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.62

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