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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.70, 7,815.76 and 3,145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.70, 7,815.76 and 3,145.75 is: 4,341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.70 : 7,815.76 = 3,145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.70/7,815.76 = 3,145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.70x = 7,815.76 × 3,145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.70x = 24,586,427.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,586,427.02/5,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.05

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