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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.96, 7,817.47 and 3,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.96, 7,817.47 and 3,306.94 is: 4,563.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.96 : 7,817.47 = 3,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.96/7,817.47 = 3,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.96x = 7,817.47 × 3,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.96x = 25,851,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,851,876.43/5,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.47

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