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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.71, 7,814.78 and 3,145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.71, 7,814.78 and 3,145.47 is: 4,340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.71 : 7,814.78 = 3,145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.71/7,814.78 = 3,145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.71x = 7,814.78 × 3,145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.71x = 24,581,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,581,122.81/5,663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.11

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