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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.88, 7,816.05 and 3,145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.88, 7,816.05 and 3,145.89 is: 4,341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.88 : 7,816.05 = 3,145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.88/7,816.05 = 3,145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.88x = 7,816.05 × 3,145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.88x = 24,588,433.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,588,433.53/5,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.27

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