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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.85, 7,817.48 and 3,147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.85, 7,817.48 and 3,147.19 is: 4,343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.85 : 7,817.48 = 3,147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.85/7,817.48 = 3,147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.85x = 7,817.48 × 3,147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.85x = 24,603,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603,102.75/5,664.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.12

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