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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.67, 7,821.15 and 3,541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.67, 7,821.15 and 3,541.15 is: 4,889.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.67 : 7,821.15 = 3,541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.67/7,821.15 = 3,541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.67x = 7,821.15 × 3,541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.67x = 27,695,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695,861.82/5,664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.23

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