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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.84, 7,817.37 and 3,146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.84, 7,817.37 and 3,146.94 is: 4,342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.84 : 7,817.37 = 3,146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.84/7,817.37 = 3,146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.84x = 7,817.37 × 3,146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.84x = 24,600,794.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,600,794.35/5,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.72

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