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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.70, 7,820.38 and 3,427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.70, 7,820.38 and 3,427.14 is: 4,731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.70 : 7,820.38 = 3,427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.70/7,820.38 = 3,427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.70x = 7,820.38 × 3,427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.70x = 26,801,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,801,537.11/5,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,731.33

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