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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.94, 7,817.16 and 3,306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.94, 7,817.16 and 3,306.06 is: 4,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.94 : 7,817.16 = 3,306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.94/7,817.16 = 3,306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.94x = 7,817.16 × 3,306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.94x = 25,843,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,843,999.99/5,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.90

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