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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.92, 7,815.93 and 3,146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.92, 7,815.93 and 3,146.19 is: 4,341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.92 : 7,815.93 = 3,146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.92/7,815.93 = 3,146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.92x = 7,815.93 × 3,146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.92x = 24,590,346.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,590,346.00/5,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.58

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