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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.32, 7,814.72 and 3,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.32, 7,814.72 and 3,306.24 is: 4,561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.32 : 7,814.72 = 3,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.32/7,814.72 = 3,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.32x = 7,814.72 × 3,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.32x = 25,837,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,837,339.85/5,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.42

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