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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.50, 7,816.84 and 3,146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.50, 7,816.84 and 3,146.60 is: 4,342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.50 : 7,816.84 = 3,146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.50/7,816.84 = 3,146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.50x = 7,816.84 × 3,146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.50x = 24,596,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,596,468.74/5,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.21

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