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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.90, 7,816.72 and 3,147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.90, 7,816.72 and 3,147.05 is: 4,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.90 : 7,816.72 = 3,147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.90/7,816.72 = 3,147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.90x = 7,816.72 × 3,147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.90x = 24,599,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,599,553.86/5,664.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.45

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