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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.55, 7,815.43 and 3,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.55, 7,815.43 and 3,145.82 is: 4,341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.55 : 7,815.43 = 3,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.55/7,815.43 = 3,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.55x = 7,815.43 × 3,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.55x = 24,585,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,585,936.00/5,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.08

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