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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.62, 7,817.63 and 3,147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.62, 7,817.63 and 3,147.59 is: 4,343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.62 : 7,817.63 = 3,147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.62/7,817.63 = 3,147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.62x = 7,817.63 × 3,147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.62x = 24,606,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,606,639.19/5,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.92

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