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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.68, 7,814.82 and 3,394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.68, 7,814.82 and 3,394.76 is: 4,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.68 : 7,814.82 = 3,394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.68/7,814.82 = 3,394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.68x = 7,814.82 × 3,394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.68x = 26,529,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,529,399.27/5,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.30

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