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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.47, 7,817.19 and 3,146.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.47, 7,817.19 and 3,146.77 is: 4,342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.47 : 7,817.19 = 3,146.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.47/7,817.19 = 3,146.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.47x = 7,817.19 × 3,146.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.47x = 24,598,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,598,887.18/5,664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.66

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