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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.94, 7,814.98 and 3,425.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.94, 7,814.98 and 3,425.77 is: 4,726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.94 : 7,814.98 = 3,425.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.94/7,814.98 = 3,425.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.94x = 7,814.98 × 3,425.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.94x = 26,772,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772,295.93/5,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.80

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