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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.91, 7,816.59 and 3,425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.91, 7,816.59 and 3,425.88 is: 4,727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.91 : 7,816.59 = 3,425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.91/7,816.59 = 3,425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.91x = 7,816.59 × 3,425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.91x = 26,778,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,778,699.35/5,663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.95

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