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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.58, 7,815.76 and 3,145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.58, 7,815.76 and 3,145.69 is: 4,341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.58 : 7,815.76 = 3,145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.58/7,815.76 = 3,145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.58x = 7,815.76 × 3,145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.58x = 24,585,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,585,958.07/5,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.06

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