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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.85, 7,817.48 and 3,146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.85, 7,817.48 and 3,146.95 is: 4,342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.85 : 7,817.48 = 3,146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.85/7,817.48 = 3,146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.85x = 7,817.48 × 3,146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.85x = 24,601,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,163.86/5,664.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.78

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