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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.65, 7,816.29 and 3,145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.65, 7,816.29 and 3,145.99 is: 4,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.65 : 7,816.29 = 3,145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.65/7,816.29 = 3,145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.65x = 7,816.29 × 3,145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.65x = 24,589,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589,970.18/5,663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.72

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