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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.71, 7,817.63 and 3,541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.71, 7,817.63 and 3,541.56 is: 4,887.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.71 : 7,817.63 = 3,541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.71/7,817.63 = 3,541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.71x = 7,817.63 × 3,541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.71x = 27,686,588.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,686,588.00/5,664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.56

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