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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.88, 7,818.09 and 3,274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.88, 7,818.09 and 3,274.95 is: 4,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.88 : 7,818.09 = 3,274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.88/7,818.09 = 3,274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.88x = 7,818.09 × 3,274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.88x = 25,603,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,603,837.47/5,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.75

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