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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.91, 7,816.44 and 3,146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.91, 7,816.44 and 3,146.02 is: 4,341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.91 : 7,816.44 = 3,146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.91/7,816.44 = 3,146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.91x = 7,816.44 × 3,146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.91x = 24,590,676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,590,676.57/5,663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.64

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