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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.72, 7,815.96 and 3,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.72, 7,815.96 and 3,145.88 is: 4,341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.72 : 7,815.96 = 3,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.72/7,815.96 = 3,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.72x = 7,815.96 × 3,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.72x = 24,588,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,588,072.24/5,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.33

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